Naif Alharbi
Jeddah
Summary
Experienced Senior Medical Translator specializing in accurate Arabic–English medical translation, quality control, and team supervision. Skilled in training staff, developing medical glossaries, and ensuring compliance with legal and clinical standards. Known for precise terminology use, strong collaboration with healthcare professionals, and strict confidentiality in handling patient information. Effective, culturally sensitive communicator dedicated to improving patient understanding and supporting high-quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Medical Translator
NGHA
Jeddah
12.2022 - Current
- Led a team of translators, overseeing daily workflow, task delegation, and overall quality control.
- Supervised and reviewed complex medical translations (Arabic ↔ English) to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal and medical standards.
- Trained and mentored new translators, provided performance feedback, and ensured adherence to quality guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff to verify terminology and accurately convey medical information.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient records and medical documents.
- Proofread, edited, and validated translated materials to ensure completeness and regulatory compliance.
- Managed and prioritized incoming translation requests to meet deadlines and departmental needs.
- Provided linguistic support during meetings with international medical personnel and external partners.
- Coordinated translation activities with other departments and supported health information management tasks, including supervision of official medical reports and announcements.
Medical Translator II
NGHA
Jeddah
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Translated medical documents ensuring clarity and accuracy for healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with medical staff to understand context and terminology requirements.
- Maintained terminology databases for consistent language use in translations.
- Communicated with patients to clarify medical information in their native language.
- Managed translation projects within set timelines while ensuring quality control.
- Proofread translated documents for accuracy and completeness.
Medical Translator (Tamheer Program)
Prince Sultan Armed Forces Hospital Madinah
Jeddah
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Translated medical documents between Arabic and English for patient care.
- Reviewed and edited translated materials for clarity and consistency.
Medical Translator
ALDAR HOSPITAL
MADINA
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Translated medical documents for patient care and treatment plans, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Assisted in translating patient consent forms and informational brochures to support patient understanding.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive medical information throughout all translations.
- Participated in team meetings to address translation challenges and propose effective solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Taibah University
Madinah10-2016
Skills
- Document editing
- Quality control
- Localization strategies
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Strong communication skills
- Medical terminology expertise
- Patient confidentiality adherence
- Medical documentation
- Research and information gathering
Certification
Excel beginner's course from the Qassim Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Timeline
Senior Medical Translator
NGHA
12.2022 - Current
Medical Translator II
NGHA
04.2021 - 12.2022
Medical Translator (Tamheer Program)
Prince Sultan Armed Forces Hospital Madinah
10.2020 - 03.2021
Medical Translator
ALDAR HOSPITAL
02.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Taibah University