We are calling for volunteers (CCHI-certified interpreters) to participate in the CHI™-Mandarin test development in March-May 2024.

The work will take place in March-May 2024 via Zoom (see details below). Please fill out the application linked below and submit it by February 15, 2024.

CCHI will provide all the necessary orientation and training via online collaboration tools. All tasks will also be performed remotely via video conference calls and other online applications. Please read about the commitment below so that you understand the scope of work.

Who should apply?

Our goal is to convene a diverse panel of SMEs, certified CHI™-Mandarin interpreters, who represent healthcare interpreters in the U.S. in a comprehensive manner. We are looking for volunteers – practicing interpreters who have the CHI™-Mandarin certification (this requirement is mandatory) – who:

• represent different regional varieties of Mandarin Chinese
• may also be managers (with previous practicing interpreter experience)
• are not trainers of introductory interpreter courses (but may be trainers of continuing education courses)

If you already submitted an SME application in 2023, please email us at solutions@cchicertification.org and tell us that you are interested in this project. We may waive the requirement to submit an application again.

What are your commitments (if selected)?

• Sign CCHI’s Confidentiality and Content Security Agreements (Review our SME Participation Policies prior to applying.)
• Live participation in 8 two-hour meetings and several hours of independent work

1. Be able to complete a self-paced online orientation module between February 27-March 8, which would require approximately 2-4 hours of time.

2. Be available for the 8 (eight) Zoom video conference meetings, of 2-hour duration each, on Saturday mornings (10:30 am – 12:30 pm ET) on these dates:

March 9, 16, 23
April 13, 20, 27
May 11, 18

3. Be available for independent remote assignments between the meetings.

Please apply only if you are available on the specified days.

This is a volunteer project. CCHI will not pay any honorarium for participation in this project. However, CCHI will grant 6 PB (performance-based) CE instructional and 2 CE non-instructional hours for participation, and issue a voucher of $150 value that can be applied towards the certification renewal fee.

How to apply?

Click here to download CCHI’s SME Application in MS Word format.

Please fill it out completely (mark the Position as CHI™ test development), and to submit, email the application AND your current full resume to solutions@cchicertification.org by 02/15/2024. Only electronically submitted, complete applications will be considered.

If you have any questions about this project or about the SME application, contact us at solutions@cchicertification.org.

You will be notified as to whether you have been selected to participate in this project by February 20, 2024.

Thank you for your interest and support!