Abdi's Resume

Abdi

Oromo/Amharic to English Translator and OPI/VRI Medical Interpreter

Male

28 y/o

English Translation/Other language translation

Live in Ethiopia

Nationality Ethiopia

Summary

I am a medical doctor, researcher and business administrator with over 5 years of experience in clinical practice, interpretation, translation and freelance work. Passionate about public health, I leverage technology to improve healthcare outcomes, particularly through AI-driven eHealth systems. My expertise spans effective communication, computer programming, and creative problem-solving. I aim to lead innovative public health initiatives that enhance accessibility and empower communities.

Work experience

Oromo/Amharic to English OPI/VRI Medical Interpreter
Propio Language Services
2024.10-Current
(a year)
• Provided Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) services for Amharic- and Oromo-speaking patients with limited English proficiency. • Facilitated effective communication between patients and their English-speaking physicians, ensuring accurate and seamless interactions in healthcare settings.
Oromo/Amharic to English VRI Interpreter and Translator - Freelance
Lexikeet
2024.10-Current
(a year)
• Delivered VRI and OPI interpretation in Amharic and Oromo for school meetings, therapy sessions, and document translation, ensuring FERPA and HIPAA compliance. • Bridged communication gaps for educators, therapists, and families in special needs education.
Clinical Wellness Specialist
AYA Innovation
2024.04-Current
(a year)
• Conduct remote health assessments via telehealth platforms, creating personalized care plans. • Lead coaching sessions to enhance clients' self-management skills for mental health. • Contribute to AI-based language model research for mental illness diagnosis and treatment. • Advance organizational goals to improve mental healthcare delivery and outcomes.
TI/VRI Medical Interpreter
Globo
2024.03-Current
(a year)
• Conducted Telephone Interpretation (TI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) for limited English proficiency patients who are Amharic and Oromo-speaking, facilitating their care with their English-speaking physicians and aiding in communication between the patients and healthcare providers.
VRI Medical Interpreter
Language Link
2023.09-2025.03
(2 years)
• Facilitated communication between limited English proficiency patients and English-speaking healthcare providers through phone and video interpretation. • Ensured accurate medical translations for Amharic and Oromo-speaking patients with an over 90% monthly performance rate.
Chief Medical Intern
Addis Ababa University Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital
2022.11-2023.11
(a year)
• Collaborated across departments: Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology. • Conducted patient assessments, diagnostic investigations, and contributed to treatment plans. • Performed medical procedures under supervision, including lumbar punctures and minor surgeries. • Managed intern rotations and schedules.

Educational experience

Addis Ababa University College of Health Science
Medicine
2016.09-2023.11
(7 years)
Doctor of Medicine Addis Ababa University College of Health Science [ Sep 2016 – Nov 2023 ]
University of the People
Businees Administration
2021.10-2023.11
(2 years)
Associate of Science in Business Administration University of the People | Pasadena, California, United States [ Oct 2021 – Nov 2023 ]
Coursera, University of Michigan
Python
2023.02-2023.11
(10 months)
Python for Everybody Specialization Coursera, University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, United States [ Feb 2023 - May 2023 ]