Freelance Medical Translator - Swahili Speaking

About us

At Ada, we envision a world where everyone gets the healthcare they need. Yet, millions remain undiagnosed and untreated due to the complexity of identifying rare and underrecognized conditions, even when effective treatments exist.

We’re changing that. Powered by leading AI and built by a team of physicians and clinical scientists, Ada helps people get the answers they need faster. By identifying patients at risk and connecting them to the right care, we enable earlier diagnoses and better outcomes.Every successful journey makes us smarter and able to help more people.

If you’re passionate about transforming healthcare and ensuring no one goes undiagnosed, join us and be part of what’s next.

About the role

We are looking for a native Swahili speaking Medical Translator to join us on a part-time, freelance basis for up to 8 hours per month. This is a fully remote position and we are open to applications from candidates in any location.

What you’ll do

• English to Swahili translation of medical and other relevant content across Ada’s products, including the consumer app and client-facing services.
• Support with Swahili speaking partner requests.
• Support the localization team in Marketing with translation for UX copy for Ada’s client and user-facing products, including our app.
• Utliize our in-house tools to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• Medical approbation or a license to practice medicine in the country of study (or you could be a student currently enrolled in a medical course at university)
• A native-level fluency in Swahili AND a professional fluency in English.
• Good command of Swahili grammar and complex vocabulary.
• Excellent time management skills, excellent communication and the ability to to work to deadlines within a cross functional environment.
• Good level of computer literacy (Windows, Google Sheets, OS X, MS-Office, etc.) and software understanding.
• Previous medical translation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Previous experience of working in a corporate environment would be ideal but again, is not essential.

At Ada, inclusivity isn't just a goal – it's our foundation.

As a proud equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity in all its forms. We encourage applications from every corner of society, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy status, national origin, age, physical and mental abilities, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us in shaping a more inclusive tomorrow.

Contact

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at talent@ada.com.

Please note that we do not accept applications sent via email. All applications need to be completed using the online form.

All your information will be kept confidential according to GDPR guidelines.

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