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Pan American Health Organization - Vacancy Notice
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Post Title: Epidemiologist; Level: P.4; Post Number .5777; Duty Station: La
Paz, Bolivia; Tenure: Two years, first year probationary period;
Division/Program/Office

Basic Salary: $48,019 at single rate; $51,597 with primary dependents (per
annum net of taxes); Post Adjustment: $8,691 at single rate; $9,339 with
primary dependents (per annum net of taxes); Hardship/Mobility: $5,577 at
single rate; $7,436 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes)

Minimum Requirements:  A university degree in a health related profession
and a Master's degree in epidemiology or public health. An M.D., or a
postgraduate degree in a health related profession would be an asset.
Experience at national level: Seven years of experience with managerial
responsibilities for disease control programs, with emphasis in the design,
implementation and evaluation of immunization programs.
Experience at international level: Two years of participation in technical
cooperation programs and activities in disease control or in immunization
programs in an international health related program or institution.
Languages: Very good knowledge of Spanish with a working knowledge of
English.

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CSIH seeks host organizations for new "International Youth Internships
Program"
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The Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH) is developing a new
program for young Canadian professionals planning a career in health who
would be interested in gaining valuable work experience in an international
environment. The "International Health Internships Program" will target
both recent university and college graduates and students about to
graduate. CSIH will coordinate the placements with Canadian and
international partner organizations involved in health, and will contribute
a maximum of $12,000 per internship. The internships will be for a maximum
period of 12 months, and will include a six-month overseas component in
either a developing country or a country in economic transition.

CSIH invites organizations interested in participating in this new program
as host organizations to contact the Society by April 10, 1997. Host
organizations must be in a position to propose a valuable work experience
to the participant; to bear some of the costs of the internships (cash
and/or in-kind); to integrate a period of work overseas with a field office
or partner organization; to assist with the participant's pre-departure
preparation; and to support the participant's efforts to find stable
employment after the internship period.

Interested organizations should notify the Society by fax at:
(613)  230-8401, or by e-mail at: [log in to unmask]
(Please indicate "International Youth Internships Program" in the subject
line of the e-mail message).

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announces Call for Proposals for its 4th Canadian Conference on
International Health
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The Call for Proposals for CSIH's 4th Canadian Conference on International
Health is now on its way to all members of CSIH, CUCHID, and to all
participants of CCIH '96 and CCIH '95. The deadline for the submission of
proposals is June 27, 1997. The conference will be held from November 9-12,
1997 in Canada's Capital Region (Ottawa/Hull). The theme is "Women, Health,
and Development." If you do not receive your copy within ten days or if you
think you are not on our mailing list, please send your name, mailing
address and other contact information to:

Canadian Conference on International Health
170 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 902
Ottawa, ON  K1P 5V5 Canada
Fax: (613) 230-8401; E-mail:  [log in to unmask]

CSIH will send further information about the conference as it becomes
available.

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Invitation to a brown bag lunch discussion on World Health Day
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The Ottawa Chapter of the Society for International Development and the
National Capital Branch of the United Nations Association of Canada invite
you to a brown bag lunch discussion on World Health Day. Invited speakers
include Yves Bergevin, Senior Specialist, Health & Population, from the
Canadian International Development Agency, and Margaret Hilson, Deputy
Executive Director for International Programs, from the Canadian Public
Health Association. The topic is "Upholding the Right to Health: Canada's
Role." This event will take place at 12:00 noon on Monday, April 7, 1997 at
the International Development Research Centre, 14th Floor Boardroom, 250
Albert St., Ottawa. For more information, contact: Christopher Neal at
(819) 953-6664.

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Une invitation a une discussion a l'occasion de la Journee mondiale de la
sante
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La Societe pour le developpement international (Region d'Ottawa) et
l'Association canadienne pour les Nations unies vous invitent a une
discussion a l'occasion de la Journee mondiale de la sante avec Yves
Bergevin, Specialiste, Sante et population, de l'Agence canadienne de
developpement international, et Margaret Hilson, Directrice-generale
adjointe et responsable des Programmes internationaux, de l'Association
canadienne pour la sante publique. Le theme de la discussion sera "Mettre
en pratique le droit a la sante : le role du Canada." L'evenement aura lieu
lundi 7 avril 1997 a 12 h midi au Centre de recherches pour le
developpement international (CRDI), Auditorium, 14e etage, 250, rue Albert,
Ottawa. Pour d'autres renseignements, veuillez contacter : Christopher Neal
au
(819) 953-6664.

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NCIH announces its 24th annual conference
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The National Council for International Health will hold its 24th annual
conference from June 12-14, 1997, in Arlington, Virginia.
The theme is "Building Strategic Alliances for Global Health." The
conference will address two key issues that will challenge global health
specialists in the coming century: alternative funding mechanisms, and
strategic collaborations. For more information, contact:

National Council of International Health
1701 K Street NW, Suite 906, Washington, DC 20006-1503
Tel:(202)833-5900; Fax:(202) 833-0075; E-mail: [log in to unmask]

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Mark your calendar for the 7th Canadian Conference on Health Economics,
August 21-23, 1997, in Ottawa, Canada
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The Canadian Health Economics Research Association/Association Canadienne
pour la Recherche en Economie de la Sante is pleased to announce its
biennial conference. The theme is "Forward to Basics: Enhancing Efficiency
While Preserving Equity." The conference will be held from August 21-23,
1997 at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Sessions will cover topics
including: assessing the National Forum on Health; funding health research
in Canada; and the future of Canadian health care. For more information,
contact:

Bill Swan, Executive Coordinator,
Canadian Health Economics Research Association
Research Coordinator - Queen's Health Policy
3rd Floor, Abramsky Hall, Queen's University
Kingston, ON  K7L 3N6  CANADA
Tel: (613) 545-6000, ext. 4871; Fax: (613) 545-6353; E-mail:
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WWW: http://qhp.queensu.ca/chera
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