QUALIFIED TRANSLATOR/DATA ENTRY SPECIALIST

Main Purpose

Performing professional translation activities and delegated duties depending on supervisor’s specialization and instructions and according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper representation and translation of MSF activities and core values.

Responsibilities:

• Performing professional written and oral interpretation and translation activities according to supervisor’s specialisation (e.g. MD, RN, IC, Pharmacy, Mental Health, Lab, Logistics, Operations, HR), ensuring medical confidentiality, neutralitiy and respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, military factions and MSF staff.
• Performing administrative tasks required by supervisor (arrangement of meetings, minute taking, and follow-up for patient care). Providing necessary feedback to supervisor following discussions and negotiations and. Assisting with report writing (MSF and Government required reports), ensuring that all meeting minutes are recorded and that translated documents are properly filed
• Depending on the supervisor’s specialisation and the needs of the respective department, establishing and maintaining professional contacts with relevant authorities and communicating MSF’s messages to MoH counterparts and authorities (specifically related to patient care);
• Ensuring that supervisor is aware of cultural nuances when dealing with MoH authorities and counterparts to ensure a good working relationship. Educating supervisor on effective methods of culturally sensitive communication and informing international staff about local customs, tradition, etc. that will help in better communication and understanding of the context.
• Immediately informing supervisor of any problems that might be linked to individual behaviour (counterproductive and/or culturally insensitivity) and declaring any “conflict of interest” when asked to translate (e.g. personal involvement).
• Upholding MSF’s core principles, values, quality standards and Code of Conduct. Respecting MSF’s identification materials and not abusing their use aside from their intended purposes.
• Observing security rules and regulations, NOT putting self and others in danger. Promoting and maintaining MSF quality standards

Context Specific Accountabilities

This profile will be required to support with the data encoding in the project:

• Enter medical data (e.g. patient data, dates of visit, content of prescription, viral load, etc.) in mission’s database on a regular basis and according to MSF protocols.
• Participate in compilation of data both from MSF structures and from collaborating health facilities.
• Make regular back-ups of all data processed.
• Look after all equipment provided and keep recording area clean and tidy, giving special importance to all patient files.
• Ensure, promote and maintain confidentiality regarding all information registered.

Requirements:

• Higher education ( health degree would be an asset)
• Professional training in translating
• Essential at least two years previous working experience. Desirable in MSF or other NGOs
• Experience in written and oral translations and performing administrative tasks
• Fluency in Kazakh, Russian and English required, written and spoken
• Good computer skills (MS word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation L1
• Teamwork and Cooperation L1
• Behavioural Flexibility L1
• Commitment.to MSF Principles L1
• Service Orientation L1
• Stress Management L2

Terms:

• Start Date: Mid-August 2026
• Health Insurance: Volunteer health insurance after successful completion of the probation period
• Career Growth: Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, collaborative, and supportive international team
• Annual Leave: 25 working days (35 calendar days)

Interested candidates are invited to apply here or to email their CV and motivation letter in English by July 30, 2026 (inclusive). Only short-listed candidates meeting the above criteria will be contacted.

No monetary, goods or service offers, nor favouritism, will be tolerated in the recruitment process.

MSF Reserves the right to refuse any candidate having benefited from such acts.