Sign Language Interpreter at Kitui County

KCASB-6 – Ref: KT/CASB/2017/02

Duties for the Sign Language Interpreter Job

• Translating the spoken word in to sign language and vice versa conduct research on current trends on access to communication and cascading the same to stakeholders
• Facilitating communication with deaf persons through sign language
• Providing accurate accounts of the county assembly proceedings
• Helping the deaf or hearing impaired individuals understand proceedings of the plenary and committee services of the county assembly
• Conduct research on technical information or complex information to gain an understanding of what will be interpreted
• Assisting in provision of regular sensitization to the staff on basic sign language
• Providing advice for the right of the deaf in the provision of accessible information by all
• Responsible for creating a training plan for staff on sign language
• Carrying out regular research on current trends and conduct sensitization to the staff

Sign Language Interpreter Job Requirements

• The successful candidates shall be a Kenyan citizen
• Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) C plain or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Diploma in sign language interpretation from a recognized institution
• Three (3) years’ experience in a busy sign language interpretation environment
• Good listening skills
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Observe strict confidentiality
• Conduct should be above reproach
• Should not interfere advice or interject personal opinions into interpreted situations