ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nursing
DEPARTMENT: Interpretation & Clerical
Services
Job Desc. No:
Issue:
Page:
NUR/ICS/J 004
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JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
SENIOR INTERPRETER
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Assistance in Management of all Interpreters and
Clerks
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Chief of Interpreters and Clerks/Nursing Director
CO-ORDINATION:
With Department Heads & Supervisors of all
Relevant Departments
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
JOB SUMMARY:
Key areas of responsibility will include:
2.0
1.1
Interpret and translate assigned verbal conversations, meetings and medical documents
from Arabic to English and vice versa, observing appropriate interpretation/translation
techniques. Carries out clerical duties within the hospital unit.
1.2
Assist in the management and responsibility of all Interpreters and Clerks across the
Programme.
1.3
Assist in the management of Database for Interpreters and Clerks, ensuring the overall
requirements of the hospital are met.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
Assist in the management through the coordination with the Chief of Interpreters and
Clerks.
2.2
Maintain an effective two way communication system with Chief of Interpreters and
Clerks, relevant Heads of Departments and Supervisor in order.
2.3
Make constant rounds in all relevant Hospital Departments in order to ensure the
optimal work performance and resolve any issues.
2.4
Assist in preparing and managing the Monthly Roster to ensure cover of all
Departments, following up the Roster to meet changing departmental needs.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nursing
DEPARTMENT: Interpretation & Clerical
Services
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Job Desc. No:
Issue:
Page:
NUR/ICS/J 004
4
2 of 3
SENIOR INTERPRETER
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
3.0
2.5
Assist in monitoring and controlling of working hours making sure each employee is
completing the required hours and authorized the timesheets after being signed by the
employee and Head of Department.
2.6
Assist in assigning and transferring Interpreters and Clerks to and from different
hospital departments as needed due to their performance, ability, to ensure having an
appropriate level of training across the hospital, and to cover arising shortages in
different areas.
2.7
Assist in formulating and delivering Orientation and Training Programs for new
Interpreters and Clerks. Assign them to departments according to ability and follow up
their performance closely during their probationary period.
2.8
Reporting to the Chief of Interpreters and Clerks of negligence of both interpreters and
Clerks in conjunction with the relevant Heads of Department.
2.9
Assist in preparing development plans and projects in order to improve the level of
performance of the employee, and the service in general, advise and update Director of
Nursing and Director of Human Resources of relevant issues and outcomes.
2.10
Take an active role in developing and operating the Department Quality Management
System. This will include the production of regular Quality Monitoring Information and
Audits as appropriate.
HOURS OF WORK:
According to the regular duty hours followed in the Programme.
4.0
REQUIREMENTS:
The post holder should fulfil the following qualifications and experience.
4.1
Qualification and Experience:

Appropriate Bachelor Degree from a recognized university.

Knowledgeable of the nature and requirements of both the Interpreter and the Clerk Job
and competent in them.

Experienced and skilled in using computers.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Nursing
DEPARTMENT: Interpretation & Clerical
Services
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Job Desc. No:
Issue:
Page:
NUR/ICS/J 004
4
3 of 3
SENIOR INTERPRETER
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
4.2
5.0
Personal Qualifications:

Administrative and Leadership Skills.

Personal adeptness and excellent communication skills.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
As laid down by the Hospital Programme and subject for amendment. Remuneration will be
commensurate with the category indicated above.
N.B. This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It exists
conjunction with a more detailed breakdown of day-to-day duties.
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Director of Nursing
Ms. Dolores Hubbard
Reviewed by:
Human Resources
Director
Programme
Director
Lt. Col. Thabit Al Shaia’ani
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Senior Interpreter
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Signature
Date