About this role
We are seeking a skilled French–Swahili Medical Interpreter to join our Language Access Services team as a fulltime professional. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, patient-centered professional who ensures equitable access to healthcare for Patients with Communication Access Needs and their families. This role provides high‑quality interpretation in clinical and non-clinical settings to support safe, respectful, and effective communication.
Interpreters may also support the Language Access Services department in areas such as training and education, documentation, community or committee work, or other initiatives.
Required Qualifications
High proficiency in French, Swahili, and English (spoken and comprehension).
Formal training in medical or community interpreting (60‑hour minimum).
Strong understanding of medical terminology, cultural humility, and trauma‑informed communication practices.
Strong understanding of the national code of ethics and standards of practice.
Ability to work in fast‑paced clinical environments with compassion and professionalism.
Minimum of a year of community interpreting.
Preferred Qualifications
National certification (CCHI or NBCMI) or willingness to pursue certification.
Experience in healthcare settings or hospital-based interpreting programs.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a comprehensive full‑time benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Access to interpreter training, continuing education, and certification support
Other facts
About University of Vermont Health Network
Working together to better serve our communities makes us stronger, focused on collaboration instead of competition. As a team, The University of Vermont Health Network improves the lives of our patients by delivering outstanding care cost-effectively, as close to patients' homes as possible.
Our hospitals and physicians are bringing the best of community and academic medicine together, sharing their knowledge and resources to give patients access to leading-edge technology, advanced treatment options and the highest level of compassionate care are the heart and science of medicine.
The University of Vermont Health Network cares for communities on both sides of Lake Champlain, from the Adirondacks to the Green Mountains and beyond. Members include:
The University of Vermont Medical Center, formerly known as Fletcher Allen Health Care, and affiliated with the University of Vermont Colleges of Medicine and Nursing and Health Sciences
Alice Hyde Medical Center
Central Vermont Medical Center
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Elizabethtown Community Hospital
Our network was created in October 2011 when Fletcher Allen in Burlington, Vermont, and Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, Vermont, signed an affiliation agreement. In January 2013, New York partners Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh and Elizabethtown Community Hospital in Elizabethtown joined the affiliation. In 2016, Alice Hyde Medical Center joined. The network was originally called Fletcher Allen Partners.
What you'll do
- The Medical Interpreter provides high-quality interpretation in clinical and non-clinical settings to support effective communication. They may also assist in training, documentation, and community initiatives.
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