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Job Title:   Sign Language Interpreter/Advocacy Officer   

Organisation: Mildmay Uganda

Duty Station:   Wakiso, Uganda

About US:

Mildmay Uganda is an indigenous Christian NGO that offers General and HIV/AIDS medical services also providing technical support for Ministry of Health Systems to scale up comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services.

Job Summary:  The Sign Language Interpreter/Advocacy Officer facilitates communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing individuals in classrooms and meetings using Ugandan Sign Language or other manual sign system; serves as a liaison between deaf or hard of hearing communities, hearing students and instructors; and performs related work as required. He/she will provide oversight, direction and guidance for the CIDP Project advocacy strategy working with multiple stakeholders at national, district and communities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a diploma in Sign Language interpretation and Translation from a reputable institution,
• Proven work experience in sign language interpretation and translation
• Established network with organizations for persons with disability, government departments and Ministries
• Training in project planning and management is an added advantage.
• Person with a disability is an added advantage.
• Two years of experience in sign language interpretation and translation
• Registered with relevant professional bodies
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders at different levels
• Ability to solve technical problems independently or in teams.
• Should have a good team spirit, positive attitude and cope well under pressure.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 10^th January 2022

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