Sign Interpreter at Bomet County

J/G CPSB 10

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the officer in charge he/she will be responsible for: –
• 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
• Helping the deaf or hearing-impaired individuals understand government processes
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant area
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience
• Good listening skills
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Observe strict confidentiality
• Conduct should be above reproach
• Should not interfere with advice or interject personal opinions into interpreted situations

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable