Mohamed Ali
@mohamedali17
Trilingual community & medical interpreter delivering precise Somali–English–Swahili support across healthcare, legal, and humanitarian settings.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven trilingual community & medical interpreter with 3+ years of hands-on experience across healthcare, legal, and humanitarian sectors in Kenya. I deliver accurate interpretation for outpatient clinics, UNHCR refugeestatus determination proceedings, and remote telehealth consultations—always prioritizing confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.
I’ve built a strong track record under pressure, including 500+ interpreted sessions and a focus on clear, patient-centered communication. I maintain precision in high-stakes scenarios like emergency triage briefings, mental health assessments, and post-operative care instructions, with an emphasis on understanding the full clinical and procedural context.
In remote work, I delivered 200+ OPI and VRI sessions for Somali-speaking patients across multiple telehealth providers in the US and Kenya. I apply advanced medical terminology to reduce misunderstandings, maintain detailed session logs and quality assurance records, and have received commendations for accuracy and professionalism.
Across NGO field support, I provided on-site interpretation for household needs assessments, protection screenings, and livelihood program enrollments for 300+ beneficiaries. I also support sensitive interviews with GBV survivors using trauma-informed communication, translate program materials into Somali, and mentor junior community volunteers to strengthen team capacity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Community Interpreter
Self-Employed
Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)
Provided Somali–English–Swahili interpretation for NGOs, clinics, and community organisations across Nairobi, including sight translation to support low-literacy clients with legal, medical, and administrative documents. Uses in-person and remote (OPI/VRI) interpreting approaches while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
Healthcare Interpreter
Medically Home
Oct 2024 - Aug 2025 (10 months)
Delivered 200+ remote OPI/VRI interpretation sessions for Somali-speaking patients across multiple telehealth providers in the US and Kenya, including emergency triage briefings, mental health assessments, and post-operative care instructions. Maintained session logs and quality assurance records and received platform commendations for accuracy and professionalism.
NGO Field Interpreter
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 (7 months)
Provided on-site Somali–English–Swahili interpretation during Dadaab Field Office assessments, protection screenings, and livelihood programme enrolments for 300+ beneficiaries. Supported caseworkers with sensitive interviews with GBV survivors using trauma-informed communication, and translated program materials for field distribution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
High School
High School Certificate, High School
Earned a High School Certificate in 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.
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