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Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization - Vacancy
Notice
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Post Title: Center Director; Level: P.5; Post Number .3175; Duty Station:
Sao Paulo, Brazil; Tenure: Two years, first year probationary;
Division/Program/Office: Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health
Sciences Information (BIREME)
Basic Salary: $53,611 at single rate; $57,806 with primary dependents
(per annum net of taxes)
Post Adjustment: $38,332 at single rate; $41,331 with primary dependents
(per annum net of taxes)
Minimum Requirements:
Education: A University degree to the Master's level in one of the health
professions, library, information or computer sciences. An advanced degree
at the Ph.D. level in one of these professions would be an asset.
Experience: A combination of 15 years of progressively more responsible
national and international experience in the health and information
sectors. Experience should include managerial responsibilities involving
research, education, in-service training, information dissemination,
library administration, international development or other health
information management related programs or activities.
Languages: Very good knowledge of Portuguese, Spanish or English, and a
working knowledge of the other two languages.
For more information, contact:
PAHO/WHO
525 Twenty-Third St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA
Fax: 202-974-3379; Tel: 202-974-3396; Website: hppt://www.paho.org
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Recherche d'expertise canadienne en sante
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Le Ministere de la sante du Mali est a la recherche d'expertise pour un
projet, finance par la Banque Mondiale, qui porterait sur une reforme
institutionelle du secteur de la sante et de l'action sociale.
Le ministere envisage de recruter une assistance technique chargee
d'appuyer la Sous Commission Developpement Institutionnel en consequence.
Pour les termes de reference, contacter:
M. Cheick Hamed Tidiane SIMPARA
President de la Sous Commission
Developpement Institutionnel PSPHR
BP 2536 Bamako MALI
Tel: 223-22-64-05 ou 223-23-05-70
Fax: 223-22-20-08
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CHEA seeks an International Development Program Manager
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The Canadian Home Economics Association (CHEA) is seeking an International
Development Program Manager. Duties include preparing funding proposals and
liaising with CIDA, overseas partners, Canadian committees, and national
associations. Qualifications: university degree in home economics or a
related area; developing country experience; experience working with
volunteers; excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (in
both official languages), and experience in program planning and
evaluation, budgeting, report writing, and management. Applicants must also
be culturally sensitive and computer literate. Submit applications by
January 31st to:
Ellen Boyton, Executive Director, CHEA
307-151 Slater St.
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3
Tel: 238-8817; Fax: 238-8972
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Vacancy Notice for a Faculty Teaching Position at a School of Nursing
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Aga Khan Foundation Canada is seeking applications from highly motivated
and dedicated professional nurses for a faculty teaching position in the
School of Nursing. Applicants must have at least an MScN degree; teaching
experience with either a School or College of Nursing; a clinical
background in mental health nursing, and be fluent in English. Previous
work experience in developing countries is desirable. This is a two-year
contract position.
Send a resume and the names of three references by January 31st to:
Chief Executive Officer
Aga Khan Foundation Canada
350 Albert St., Suite 1820
Ottawa, ON K1R 1A4
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Summer Volunteer Work and Internship Opportunities
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The following three organizations are seeking volunteers and interns:
1) AFRICARE needs volunteers for a variety of positions in non-profit work.
Requirements: BA/BS, 3 years experience and language proficiency. Contact:
Director of Management Services, AFRICARE
440 R Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20001
Tel: 202-462-3641
2) Coordinating Committee for International Volunteer Service (CCIVS) needs
college students to assist with volunteer organizations. Contact:
CCIVS, Maison de l'UNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75015 Paris, France
Tel: 33-1-45-68-27-3132
3) Operation Crossroads seeks 200-250 volunteers and 20-25 project
directors for multi-disciplinary grassroots projects in Africa and Brazil.
Contact:
Operation Crossroads, ATTN: Overseas Department
475 Riverside Dr., Suite 1366
New York, NY 10115 USA
Tel: 212-870-2106
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Update on International Policy Courses
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The Center for Social Policy and Institutional Development (CSPID)
World Learning/School for International Training is accepting applications
for the following training opportunities:
1) International Policy Advocacy (IPA), a four-week intensive course
designed to provide a practical, hands-on approach to learning the key
advocacy concepts and skills NGOs need to influence policies of the UN,
World Bank and other international institutions, as well as the agencies of
the U.S. Government concerned with global policies. The course will be held
from June 6-July 3, 1997 in Washington, D.C., New York City, and at the
School for International Training in Vermont.
2) Policy Studies Semester (PSS), a 14-week program combining
individualized instruction and classes concerned with research and analysis
of policy issues. The course runs from February 13 to May 15, 1997.
For more information on these and other training courses, contact:
Center for Social Policy and Institutional Development (CSPID)
World Learning/School for International Training
P.O. Box 676
Brattleboro, Vermont 05302 USA
Tel: 802-258-3339; Fax: 802-258-3248; E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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Call for Abstracts for the 8th International Congress of the World
Federation of Public Health Association
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The Tanzania Public Health Association will host the 8th International
Congress of the World Federation of Public Health Associations from October
12-16, 1997 in Arusha, Tanzania. The theme is "Health in Transition:
Opportunities and Challenges." Abstracts must be submitted no later than
February 28, 1997. For a full list of abstract categories and details on
the submission of abstracts, please contact:
WFPHA Secretariat
c/o American Public Health Association
10154 15th Street N.W., Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20005-2605 USA
Tel: 202-789-5696; Fax: 202-789-5661
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