PAHO NEWS----- October 25, 2001
PAHO News Index: http://www.csih.org/Pahonews/index.html
In this issue:
***PAHO NEWS***
-OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
-BRAZILIAN PROFESSOR WINS THE 2001 ABRAHAM HORWITZ AWARD FOR INTER-AMERICAN
PUBLIC HEALTH
-SMALLPOX FACT SHEET
-PAHO CENTENNIAL FACTS AND FIGURES: ADVISORY BOARD
-RESULTS OF COMPETITION: GRADUATE THESIS GRANTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 2nd ROUND
2001
-PAHO COURSE ON CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS
-PAHO JOB OPPORTUNITY: EPIDEMIOLOGIST- CERVICAL CANCER
-PAHO'S CARIBBEAN PROGRAM SEEKS SHORT TERM CONSULTANT
-PAHO SEEKS CANADIAN CONSULTANT FOR WORKERS' HEALTH PROJECT
-PAHO SEEKS CANADIAN CONSULTANT FOR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROJECT
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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
In an effort to contribute to the health and well-being of the peoples of
the Americas during this period, PAHO's Program on Non-Communicable
Diseases encourages those interested in learning more about the prevention
and treatment of this disease to participate in a series of four
internet-based discussions being hosted by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation.
http://www.paho.org/English/HCP/HCN/BreastCancerChatsOct01.htm
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BRAZILIAN PROFESSOR WINS THE 2001 ABRAHAM HORWITZ AWARD FOR INTER-AMERICAN
PUBLIC HEALTH
The Pan American Health and Education Foundation has awarded the Abraham
Horwitz Award to Dr. Ruy Laurenti for his outstanding contribution to
improve health in the Americas. Dr. Laurenti, a Brazilian professor of the
School of Public Health at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, received
the prestigious Award in an official ceremony during the 43rd PAHO
Directing Council Meeting, held in Washington DC on 27 September, 2001.
Click here for article:
http://www.paho.org/English/PAHEF/award_horwitz2001-02.htm
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SMALLPOX FACT SHEET
Smallpox is an often-fatal viral disease caused by the Variola virus. It
was eradicated from the world in 1977 after a worldwide vaccination program
led by the WHO. The eradication strategy relied on surveillance for cases
of the disease, isolation of the cases whenever possible, and vaccination
of contacts. A single suspected case of smallpox today would be treated as
a health emergency and should be brought to the attention of national
officials through local and state health authorities. Click here for
smallpox fact sheet: http://www.paho.org/English/DPI/pr011022.htm
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PAHO CENTENNIAL FACTS AND FIGURES: ADVISORY BOARD
The Pan American Health Organization has named a Centennial Advisory Board.
The members of this board are key players in various fields, all of which
ultimately, directly or indirectly, impact upon our collective health. For
Centennial facts and figures on the Advisory Board, including the roster of
Board Members, visit: http://www.paho.org/English/DPI/100/board.htm
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RESULTS OF COMPETITION: GRADUATE THESIS GRANTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 2nd ROUND
2001
The Research Coordination Program of the Pan American Health Organization
takes pleasure in announcing the results of the competition for Graduate
Thesis Grants in Public Health. Visit
http://www.paho.org/English/HDP/HDR/Suv-2001-eng.htm for the list of
approved projects.
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COURSE ON CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS
PAHO would like to inform you about an upcoming International course on
Preparedness, Mitigation and Response to Hazardous Chemicals, organized by
Compania de Tecnologia de Saneamiento Ambiental del Estado de San Pablo,
Brazil (CETESB) with the collaboration of PAHO. This course will be
conducted in Spanish and Portuguese only. Name of the course: Prevencion,
preparacion y respuesta para desastres por products quimicos peligrosos.
Objective: To provide combining forms of theory, practice and methodology
to implement action response at a regional and national level in reference
to Emergency Preparedness and Chemical Disaster in countries in the
American region. Date: 26-30 of November 2001. Place: CETESB, Sao Paulo,
Brazil.
Information in English:
http://www.paho.org/English/PED/internationalcourse.htm
en Espanol: http://www.paho.org/Spanish/PED/cursointernacional.htm
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PAHO JOB OPPORTUNITY: EPIDEMIOLOGIST- CERVICAL CANCER
The Vacancy Notice and application information for this post are available
on the PAHO website at http://www.paho.org, under Job Opportunities.
VACANCY NOTICE: 01/PAHO/039
TITLE: EPIDEMIOLOGIST- CERVICAL CANCER
GRADE: P.4
POST NUMBER: .6214
LOCATION: Washington, DC
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION/UNIT: Division of Disease Prevention and Control
(HCP), Non-Communicable Diseases (HCN)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 16 November 2001
REQUIREMENTS: A doctoral qualification with a postgraduate degree to at
least the master's level in Epidemiology. Formal training must include
substantial quantitative methods, as applied to public health
interventions. Very good knowledge of English and Spanish.
EXPERIENCE: Nine years of combined national and international professional
experience in designing and evaluating programs and activities which
involve social communication and programs. Experience in the development
of advocacy strategies. Participation in technical cooperation programs.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Advises on the development of a system to evaluate programs for the
prevention and control of cervical cancer;
-Design operations research to evaluate demonstration projects for the
prevention of cervical cancer;
-Identify, train and organize local partners to participate in the
execution of the operations research;
-Design a study to evaluate the safety, effectiveness and costs of
different screening and treatment algorithms for cervical cancer in low
resource settings;
-Coordinate/ supervise regional and country working team for the project
"Prevention of Cervical Cancer"
-Review the quality of available data to be used in the development of
information systems;
-Conduct and analyze pilot studies, as appropriate, for the establishment
of information systems and program evaluation;
-Prepare documentation to disseminate relevant scientific and technical
information from the results of the work performed;
-Participate in the epidemiology working group with members of the Alliance
for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer
-Perform other duties as assigned
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PAHO'S CARIBBEAN PROGRAM SEEKS SHORT-TERM CONSULTANT
PROJECT TITLE: Monitoring Hydrocarbon Products in Ground Water in Barbados.
CONTRACT LENGTH: 10 working days, including 5 days in Barbados.
EXPECTED RESULT: The output of this consultancy will assist the Ministry of
Physical Development and Envrionment of Barbados to define a policy
guideline for monitoring of hydrocarbon compounds in ground water in
Barbados.
SCOPE OF WORK: The consultant will:
-Review existing information on hydrocarbon pollution in Barbados
-Assess the relative risk of ground water pollution from hydrocarbons in
Barbados
-Assist the EED, with the identification of monitoring sites at abstraction
sources and in the distribution network.
-Hold discussion with the relevant officials from the Ministry of Health,
from Barbados Water Authorities, Environmental Health Department, the
Environmental Engineering Division, Analytical services Laboratory, and the
Ministry of Environment.
-Review information on legislation and regulations
-Assess strengths and weakness of legislation and regulations in view of
enforcement to protect ground water from pollution from hydrocarbon
products. (NB: particularly powers of the EED to reduce pollution for
landbased hydrocarbon spills for example the experience of Gibbons Boggs
aviation fuel leak in 1996.)
-Review laboratory data to estimate presence of hydrocarbon compounds in
potable water in Barbados and order/recommend appropriate tests for
obtaining such data.
-Prepare a standard operating procedure identifying acceptable methods for
sampling and analysis for hydrocarbons, total petroleum hydrocarbons and
Benzene, Toluene, Ethylene and Xyelene (BTEX). Indicate procedures,
equipment and instruments necessary to collect and analyze samples and
report results.
-Assess training needs to conduct hydrocarbon tests in Barbados.
-Make recommendations on overall guidelines to follow to have an efficient
monitoring program for hydrocarbon products in ground water, including
training for relevant staff.
-Present a report in draft within two weeks after the end of the
consultancy on hardcopy and diskette in WORD
REMUNERATION: Negotiable based on existing project budget (+ USD $177 per
diem)
DATES: November or early December, 2001. Please note: you must be
available to travel to Barbados during the month of November or early
December 2001.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send your cv, with a letter of interest, to:
Eng. Harry Phillipeaux
Caribbean Program Coordinator
PAHO/ CPC Barbados
FAX: 1(246) 436-9779
EMAIL: [log in to unmask]
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PAHO SEEKS CANADIAN CONSULTANT FOR WORKERS' HEALTH PROJECT
(DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2001)
Under the supervision of PAHO and Caribbean governments, the consultant
will participate for a three-month period in the "Worker's Health and
Health Sector Reform Project" to improve human health and quality of
environment in the workplaces of the Caribbean. The goal of this project
is to contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality from chronic
and communicable diseases, as well as to improve the quality of human
health
and the environment in workplaces.
The consultant will:
-Meet with officials in the public and private sectors of the Bahamas, St.
Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica to ascertain the status
of National Workers' Health plans and programs (policies).
-Review worker's health plan, policy and legislation in light of country
structures to manage workers' health priorities and promote effective
strategies to increase awareness of health and safety in the working
environment.
-Assist in the drafting of national policy on workers' health.
-Assess the knowledge-base of professionals involved in the workers' health
program.
-Assist PAHO in the development of local training curricula in workers'
health.
-Meet with relevant stakeholders: government, trade unions, NGOs, community
groups and private sector.
-Draft project proposals for mobilization of resources.
-Provide of technical advice and assistance as required.
This project will establish a fundamental mechanism for a healthy working
population and will facilitate the sustainable development of the selected
countries.
Interested candidates with expertise in workers' health are asked to
contact Helene Thibault, Program Manager for CSIH-PAHO Liaison via email
only at: [log in to unmask] by November 15th at the latest.
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PAHO SEEKS CANADIAN CONSULTANT FOR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROJECT
Under the supervision of Dr. Graciela Uriburu, PAHO/ WHO Representative in
Belize, the consultant will participate for a three-month period in the
"Sexual and Reproductive Health Project" to investigate the reasons behind
Belize's high level of maternal mortality. The consultant will produce a
comprehensive study and analysis of the causes of maternal mortality in
Belize for use by the country in planning specific intervention strategies
to decrease the level of maternal mortality.
The consultant will:
-Work with the Ministry of Health to identify and review epidemiological
data /relevant documents regarding maternal mortality.
-Work with identified focal points in the Ministry of Health to design
methodology and instruments for the study.
-Work with the Ministry of Health to hold workshop(s) with stakeholders
(in the private and public sectors) including the Statistical Unit, heads
of other institutions, obstetricians, gynecologists and pediatricians to
discuss the project, including methodology and the instrument to be used.
-Pretest the instrument at Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital and District
Hospitals.
-Redesign instrument with changes identified.
-Carry out the survey.
-Analyze the data and prepare a report.
-Conduct a workshop with the stakeholders to discuss i) the findings of
the study and ii) the way forward / strategies to address the problem.
-Review and prepare a proposal to develop or strengthen the surveillance
system.
The project will provide data and analysis that could be used to plan
intervention programs in support of country efforts to promote safe
motherhood, reduce maternal mortality and establish a surveillance system.
Interested candidates with expertise in sexual and reproductive health are
asked to contact Helene Thibault, CSIH-PAHO Liaison via email only at:
[log in to unmask] as soon as possible.
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Claire Wilkins
PAHO Liaison and Administrative Assistant
Canadian Society for International Health
One Nicholas St., Suite 1105
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7 Canada
Tel: (613) 241-5785 ext. 329 / Fax (613) 241-3845
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