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Language Interpreter ( Cantonese Speaker)

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Tech Mahindra ICT Services ( Malaysia ) SDN. BHD.
  • Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Salary undisclosed

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Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Language Interpreter to join our team at Tech Mahindra in Cyberjaya. This role will provide first-person consecutive interpretation services, focusing on doctor-patient conversations within the U.S. healthcare system. The role is ideal for individuals who are fluent in both Cantonese and English, and it offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to patient care.

The interpreter will play a key role in facilitating effective communication during medical consultations, ensuring accurate and culturally sensitive interpretation. This is a night-shift position with attractive benefits and allowances, including transport and shift allowances, as well as a sign-on bonus for contract extensions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver accurate meaning-for-meaning interpretation between Cantonese-speaking patients and English-speaking healthcare professionals
  • Adhere to interpretation protocols, confidentiality policies, and ethical guidelines
  • Attend mandatory training sessions to enhance interpretation skills and understanding of medical terminology
  • Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to support patient care and communication.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficiency in Cantonese and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic knowledge of linguistics, interpretation techniques, and cross-cultural communication
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and handle challenging situations calmly
  • Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards in medical interpretation.

Requirements:

  • Experience: 0 to 5 years of interpretation experience (Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply)
  • Language Proficiency: Fluency in Cantonese and good command of English
  • Work Location: Tech Mahindra, Cyberjaya (Work from office)
  • Working Hours: 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), Permanent night shift with allowances.
  • Night Shift - 9 PM - 6 AM or 10 PM - 7 AM
  • Contract Duration: 2-month initial contract with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary: RM4,000 - RM5,000 per month
  • Transport Allowance: RM 500 per month (pro-rated)
  • Shift Allowance: RM 25 per night
  • Sign-on Bonus: RM 1000 if the contract is extended for 12 months
  • Medical Coverage: Up to USD 80K annually for self, spouse, and children (each individual)
  • Out-patient medical benefits up to 250 USD (for each individual), for self, spouse & children (if any)
  • Optical & Dental Benefits: Up to USD 120 for optical and USD 500 for dental for self, spouse & children (each individual) (Claimable after completion of 1 year for permanent/converted employee only)
  • Annual leave: 10 days in the first two years, 12 days after completion of 2 years (prorated)
  • Medical leave: 14 days as per labour law
  • Bereavement leave: 3 working days in an event of death in the immediate family (Spouse, Children, parents)
  • Maternity leave: 98 consecutive days (To start not earlier than 30 days from the expected due date or post the due date)
  • Paternity leave: 7 days
  • RM 20 E-voucher (Touch n Go) Open referral campaign to refer friends/family


How to Apply:

If you are proficient in Cantonese and English, passionate about helping others, and ready for an exciting career in language interpretation, we encourage you to apply or send in your resume to Kiran at to have a confidential discussion.