CULTURAL MEDIATOR (OROMIFFA) – POOL – Deportees and Returnees Project 47 views1 applications


Job Description

Supporting the communication and interaction between beneficiaries (migrants and refugees) and care providers in the host country, through addressing consequences of language barriers, socio-cultural differences and discrimination, following MSF protocols and procedures, to improve access to quality health care and other relevant services and providing MSF with an understanding of local socio-cultural determinants.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Facilitating the relation between patients and the care providers involved in medical consultations, mental health, physiotherapy and social worker sessions, etc. through:

·           Providing quality and culturally sensitive interpretation between the care providers and the patient (trialogue) in his/her mother tongue (source language / target language), Supporting intercultural awareness, sensitiveness and clear communication between the parties

·           Assisting care providers and patients in addressing negative consequences of socio-cultural differences, to support the therapeutic/social intervention through sharing with the care providers relevant aspects of the cultural background of the patient, acting as a cultural broker; Identifying and reporting barriers impairing fairness and equality in access to services.

·           Accompanying and following up beneficiaries to referrals (health and social care facilities) as needed.

·           Participating in case management meetings  medical meetings on ad hoc basis

·       Together with relevant project team members, providing information to beneficiaries on the use of the health care system and other support services (shelter, food, transport, legal support) provided by MSF and other actors, with the aim to favour empowerment and autonomy of beneficiaries in “navigating” the hosts societies

Contributing to context understanding and data collection on medical/humanitarian issues, with a specific attention to vulnerabilities, to provide reliable information for operational decision-making through:

·           Ensuring quality linguistic and intercultural interpretation during the collection of testimonies for advocacy/ communication purposes.

·           Supporting administration of assessments/ surveys when needed

·           Reporting all important information expressed by the beneficiaries and the communities, ensuring confidentiality at all times

·           Supporting media reviews and content creation for communication

When requested supporting other MSF activities (HP activities, NFI distribution, crowd control, etc.) Guaranteeing confidentiality, impartiality and neutrality. Declaring conflict of interest.

Job Requirements

Education•             Essential secondary education. Desirable degree in social sciences, social communication or teaching

•             Training in interpretation or intercultural mediation is an asset.

Experience•             Minimum two years’ experience in similar position, preferably in provision of medical services and/or with NGOs

•             Previous experience in migration/refugee contexts

 

Languages•             Fluent in writing and speaking  OROMIFFA language  is required and  essential

•             knowledge in MSF working language (English) is essential

 

Knowledge•             Knowledge of migration dynamics and of the affected population

•             Desired knowledge of the culture and organisation (e.g. health care system) of the host society/country

•             Strong communication, and social skills (attentive listening, open attitude, empathy, sensitivity)

•             Capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team

•             Initiative, creativity and flexibility

•             Capacity to adjustment to change

•             Strong interest in helping vulnerable population

 

Competencies• Results and Quality Orientation L1 • Teamwork and Cooperation L1 • Behavioural Flexibility L1 • Commitment to MSF Principles L1 • Service Orientation L1 • Stress Management L3

How to Apply

All applicants should send a CVcover lettereducational recordswork certificates and copy of national ID card  by email to [email protected] (please indicate ¨On the subject box: the vacancy title, ¨your name¨  ON THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR COVER LETTER)

PLEASE NOTE THAT BECAUSE OF COVID MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS, APPLICATION FILES GIVEN PHYSICALLY TO ANY MSF SPAIN OFFICE OUT OF ADDIS ABABA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE SCAN AND SEND BY EMAIL.

MSF Spain promotes the EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

MSF Spain encourage internal grow and development.

We strongly encourage INTERNAL STAFF, WOMEN and PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (compatible with the nature of the work) to apply.

 

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable. Phone calls are not allowed.

 

Posting date: 12-04-2021

Ending date: 22-04-2021

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Three hundred volunteers made up the organisation when it was founded: doctors, nurses and other staff, including the 13 founding doctors and journalists.

MSF was created in the belief that all people should have access to healthcare regardless of gender, race, religion, creed or political affiliation, and that people’s medical needs outweigh respect for national boundaries. MSF’s principles of action are described in our charter, which established a framework for our activities.

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MSF’s first mission was to the Nicaraguan capital, Managua, in 1972, after an earthquake destroyed most of the city and killed between 10,000 and 30,000 people.

In 1974, MSF set up a relief mission to help the people of Honduras after Hurricane Fifi caused major flooding and killed thousands of people.

In 1975, MSF established its first large-scale medical programme during a refugee crisis, providing medical care for the waves of Cambodians seeking sanctuary from Pol Pot’s oppressive rule.

In these first missions, the weaknesses of MSF as a new humanitarian organisation became readily apparent: preparation was lacking, doctors were left unsupported and supply chains were tangled.

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Job Description

Supporting the communication and interaction between beneficiaries (migrants and refugees) and care providers in the host country, through addressing consequences of language barriers, socio-cultural differences and discrimination, following MSF protocols and procedures, to improve access to quality health care and other relevant services and providing MSF with an understanding of local socio-cultural determinants.ACCOUNTABILITIES:Facilitating the relation between patients and the care providers involved in medical consultations, mental health, physiotherapy and social worker sessions, etc. through:·           Providing quality and culturally sensitive interpretation between the care providers and the patient (trialogue) in his/her mother tongue (source language / target language), Supporting intercultural awareness, sensitiveness and clear communication between the parties·           Assisting care providers and patients in addressing negative consequences of socio-cultural differences, to support the therapeutic/social intervention through sharing with the care providers relevant aspects of the cultural background of the patient, acting as a cultural broker; Identifying and reporting barriers impairing fairness and equality in access to services.·           Accompanying and following up beneficiaries to referrals (health and social care facilities) as needed.·           Participating in case management meetings  medical meetings on ad hoc basis·       Together with relevant project team members, providing information to beneficiaries on the use of the health care system and other support services (shelter, food, transport, legal support) provided by MSF and other actors, with the aim to favour empowerment and autonomy of beneficiaries in “navigating” the hosts societiesContributing to context understanding and data collection on medical/humanitarian issues, with a specific attention to vulnerabilities, to provide reliable information for operational decision-making through:·           Ensuring quality linguistic and intercultural interpretation during the collection of testimonies for advocacy/ communication purposes.·           Supporting administration of assessments/ surveys when needed·           Reporting all important information expressed by the beneficiaries and the communities, ensuring confidentiality at all times·           Supporting media reviews and content creation for communicationWhen requested supporting other MSF activities (HP activities, NFI distribution, crowd control, etc.) Guaranteeing confidentiality, impartiality and neutrality. Declaring conflict of interest.

Job Requirements

Education•             Essential secondary education. Desirable degree in social sciences, social communication or teaching•             Training in interpretation or intercultural mediation is an asset.
Experience•             Minimum two years’ experience in similar position, preferably in provision of medical services and/or with NGOs•             Previous experience in migration/refugee contexts 
Languages•             Fluent in writing and speaking  OROMIFFA language  is required and  essential•             knowledge in MSF working language (English) is essential 
Knowledge•             Knowledge of migration dynamics and of the affected population•             Desired knowledge of the culture and organisation (e.g. health care system) of the host society/country•             Strong communication, and social skills (attentive listening, open attitude, empathy, sensitivity)•             Capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team•             Initiative, creativity and flexibility•             Capacity to adjustment to change•             Strong interest in helping vulnerable population 
Competencies• Results and Quality Orientation L1 • Teamwork and Cooperation L1 • Behavioural Flexibility L1 • Commitment to MSF Principles L1 • Service Orientation L1 • Stress Management L3

How to Apply

All applicants should send a CVcover lettereducational recordswork certificates and copy of national ID card  by email to [email protected] (please indicate ¨On the subject box: the vacancy title, ¨your name¨  ON THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR COVER LETTER)

PLEASE NOTE THAT BECAUSE OF COVID MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS, APPLICATION FILES GIVEN PHYSICALLY TO ANY MSF SPAIN OFFICE OUT OF ADDIS ABABA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE SCAN AND SEND BY EMAIL.

MSF Spain promotes the EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

MSF Spain encourage internal grow and development.

We strongly encourage INTERNAL STAFF, WOMEN and PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (compatible with the nature of the work) to apply.

 

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable. Phone calls are not allowed.

 

Posting date: 12-04-2021

Ending date: 22-04-2021

2021-04-23

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