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Mohamed Ali

@mohamedali17

Trilingual community & medical interpreter delivering precise Somali–English–Swahili support across healthcare, legal, and humanitarian settings.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking full-time or part-time interpreting roles that demand precision, strict confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity—especially remote OPI/VRI and high-stakes healthcare, legal, and humanitarian assignments.

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

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Current

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.

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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.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) logoDD

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

HS

High School

High School Certificate, High School

Earned a High School Certificate in 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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