JAMES NDEGE
Interpreter
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Dynamic medical interpreter with extensive experience at Red Cross Kenya, facilitating impactful health outreach in underserved communities. Proficient in HIPAA compliance and cultural competency, I excel in delivering precise interpretations in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient confidentiality and effective communication across diverse medical settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Outreach Interpreter
Red Cross Kenya
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitate free medical camps in Kibera slums, serving 500+ patients annually.
OPI Medical interpreter
Lingoaid Language service
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Responsible for taking inbound calls
- The calls were from refugee camps hospitals, clinics.
OPI/VRI Medical and general interpreter
Future Group Translation
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Responsible for taking inbound calls
OPI Medical interpreter
Homeland LlC
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Responsible for taking inbound calls - The calls were from hospitals, clinics.
Education
Martti Basics of Interpreting Program - Medical & HIPAA Curriculum
01.2025
Bachelor - Arts
University of Nairobi
01.2024
Diploma - Community Development
Nairobi University
01.2020
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Martti Platform
- Translation Tools (SDL Trados, MemoQ)
- Oncology
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
- Cultural Competency
- Conflict Mediation
- Confidentiality Management
- Medical interpreting
- HIPAA compliance
References
Available upon request.
Languages
- Swahili, Native
- English, Advanced
Project Highlights
- Refugee Integration Initiative, Interpreted for 150+ Swahili and South Sudanese refugees, accelerating document processing by 40% for the UNHCR.
- Telehealth Expansion, Supported 20+ virtual clinics in rural Kenya as a lead Swahili interpreter, improving patient satisfaction scores by 35%.
Volunteer Experience
Health Outreach Interpreter, Red Cross Kenya, 01/01/23, Present, Facilitate free medical camps in Kibera slums, serving 500+ patients annually.
Training Certificates
- Ef Set English Proficient
- Swahili Native Proficient
- 80 hours Consecutive Interpretation Training from Martti
- HIPAA Course Completion from Martti
- Medical Terminology Course for Interpreters
Timeline
OPI Medical interpreter
Lingoaid Language service
09.2024 - 04.2025
Health Outreach Interpreter
Red Cross Kenya
01.2023 - Current
OPI/VRI Medical and general interpreter
Future Group Translation
01.2023 - 04.2024
OPI Medical interpreter
Homeland LlC
04.2020 - 12.2021
Martti Basics of Interpreting Program - Medical & HIPAA Curriculum
Bachelor - Arts
University of Nairobi
Diploma - Community Development
Nairobi University
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