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.
Deadline: 10th January 2022
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