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PAHO - Vacancy Notices
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Post Title: Advisor on Essential Drugs and Contraceptive Management; Level:
P.4; Post Number: .5996; Duty Station: Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Tenure: Two
years, first year probationary period; Division/Program/Office: Health
Systems and Services Development (HSP) Essential Drugs and Technology
(HSE).

Basic Salary: $48,019 at single rate; $51,597 with primary dependents (per
annum net of taxes); Post Adjustment: $11,861 at single rate;
$12,744 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes);
Hardship/Mobility: $10,725 at single rate; $14,300 with primary
dependents (per annum net of taxes).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:  Postgraduate degree to at least the master's level in
pharmacology with specialization in drug policies and quality control, drug
regulations, drug supply, drug utilization, drug production and
development, pharmaceutical services, or a related subject.
Experience: At the national level:  Seven years of operational experience
in the pharmaceutical field, including experience with programs and
projects related to drug policies and regulations, drug quality control,
and drug purchase, storage and distribution.
At the international level:  Two years of experience in providing technical
cooperation concerning the development, management, operation, or
evaluation of pharmaceutical projects and programs.  Experience in
logistical aspects and management of family planning would be an asset.
Languages:  Very good knowledge of French with a working knowledge of
English

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Post Title: Editor; Level: P.3; Post Number: 4.5362; Duty Station:
Washington, D.C.; Tenure: Two years, first year probationary;
Divison/Program/Office: Publication and Editorial Services (DBI), Editorial
Service (DBI/ES).

Salary Information: Basic Salary: $40,419 at single rate,
           $43,326 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes). Post
Adjustment:$9,337 at single rate; $10,008 with primary dependents (per
annum net of taxes).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:  Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in humanities,
languages, or a health related discipline. Achievement of a passing score
on the PAHO competitive test for editors.
Experience:  Five years of experience at a professional level in writing,
editing, and translating technical, scientific material and in the
preparation of manuscripts for publication, one of which was with an
international organization, or seven years of experience at the national
level.
Languages:  A perfect command of Spanish, a thorough knowledge of English,
and a basic knowledge of French or Portuguese.

For more information, contact: Pan American Health Organization,
525 Twenty-Third Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA,
Tel: (202) 974-3396; Fax: (202) 974-3379;
Vacancy Hotline: (202) 974-3333; http://www.paho.org

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PAHO and the UN release technical report on Height Census in Latin America
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PAHO and the United Nations Children's Fund have jointly published "Height
Census and Its Uses: Technical Report". The report details the history, use
and implications of the Height Census in Latin America. To order copies,
contact PAHO by fax at: (202)338-0869, or by e-mail at: [log in to unmask]

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WHO seeks Publication Officer for Global TB Programme
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The Global Tuberculosis Programme of the World Health Organization (WHO) is
seeking a publications officer responsible for planning and managing the
preparation of advocacy and health education materials to help reverse the
world's tuberculosis epidemic.

Requirements: five years experience managing all aspects of the
publications process; creativity and a good visual eye; desk-top publishing
and design skills; team work, problem-solving abilities; editing and
writing abilities; other public relations experience is desirable;
university degree or equivalent.

The deadline for applications is June 1, 1997. For more information on the
Global TB Programme, visit the Programme's web site at:
http://www.who.ch/programmes/GTB_Homepage.html

For more information on this vacancy notice, contact: Head, Professional
Candidates (PRC/GTB), World Health Organization, 20, Avenue Appia, CH-1211
Geneva 27. Fax: 41-22-791-0746

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CUSO Enterprises Inc. seeks Manager
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Canadian University Services Overseas (CUSO) Enterprises Inc. is seeking a
creative and innovative individual to lead and manage this new corporation
based in Ottawa. The position is for two days a week.

Requirements: strong business/entrepreneurial skills gained through a
minimum of five years experience; excellent interpersonal and communication
skills; knowledge of global development; strong organizational skills and
ability to meet schedules; understanding of Non-Governmental and Non-Profit
Organizations.

Deadline for applications: May 30, 1997. Send resumes to:
Human Resources Department, CUSO, 2255 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON
K2B 1A5. Fax: (613) 829-7996.

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WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmacotherapy Teaching and Training offers
training course on Teaching Rational Drug Therapy
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The WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmacotherapy Teaching and Training at
the University of Groningen and the WHO Action Programme on Essential Drugs
are organizing the 4th Indepth Training Course on Teaching Rational Drug
Therapy. This international summer course will be held in Groningen, the
Netherlands, between August 21-29, 1997. Applications must be received by
June 1, 1997. For more information, contact:

Wessel Sloof, Summer Course Co-Organizer, University of Groningen, Faculty
of Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Antonius
Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands, Tel: +31 50 363
2810/2808; Telefax: +31 50 363 2812;
E-mail: [log in to unmask];
WWW:  http://www.med.rug.nl/pharma

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Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution offers summer courses
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The Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution is offering a series of
courses throughout the summer and early fall. Course subjects include
conflict resolution, negotiation and facilitation skills. For more
information, contact: Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution, Saint
Paul University, 223 Main St., Ottawa, ON  K1S 1C4. Tel: (613) 235-5800;
Fax: (613) 235-5801; E-mail: [log in to unmask]

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Medical College in India offers Training Program in Primary Health Care and
Health Management
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The Community Health Department at the Christian Medical College in India
is offering a course in Primary Health Care and Health Management from
August 11-23, 1997. The course is designed for health professionals and
students interested in primary health care, international health, and
health policy. Topics covered include: principles of primary health care;
health policy and health delivery system; organization of a referral
system; organization of health information for management and evaluation;
use of health volunteers for primary health care; evaluation & monitoring
of programs; and use of risk approach. Deadline for applications is August
31, 1997. For more information, contact:

Dr. Abraham Joseph, Professor & Head, Community Health Department, CMC,
Vellore 632 002, India. Tel: 091-416- 22603 Ext. 4280;
Fax: 091-416-32268; E-mail : [log in to unmask]
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