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CSIH is moving!!!
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Please note that the new address of the Canadian Society for International
Health, effective July 7, 1997, will be:
Canadian Society for International Health
1 Nicholas St., Suite 1105
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7 Canada
Tel.: (613) 241-5785; Fax: (613) 241-3845
E-mail & World Wide Web addresses remain the same:
E-mail: [log in to unmask]; WWW: http://www.csih.org
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Veuillez prendre note que la nouvelle adresse de la Societe canadienne de
sante internationale, a partir du 7 juillet, 1997, sera:
La Societe Canadienne de Sante Internationale
1 rue Nicholas, Bureau 1105
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7 Canada
Tel.: (613) 241-5785; Telec.: (613) 241-3845
Les adresses du courrier electronique et du site Web ne changent pas:
C. elec: [log in to unmask]; WWW: http://www.csih.org
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Se ruega tomar nota que la nueva direccion de la Sociedad Canadiense de
Salud Internacional, a partir del 7 de julio de 1997, sera:
La Sociedad Canadiense de Salud Internacional
1 Nicholas, Oficina 1105
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7 Canada
Telefono: (613) 241-5785; Fax: (613) 241-3845
Las direcciones de correo electronico y de la pagina Web no cambian:
Correo electronico: [log in to unmask]; WWW: http://www.csih.org
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PAHO Vacancy Notice
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Post Title: Advisor on Environmental Health; Level: P.4; Post Number:
.5113; Duty Station: Asuncion, Paraguay; Tenure: Two years, first year
probationary period; Division/Program/Office: Health and Environment (HEP)
Basic Salary: $48,019 at single rate; $51,597 with primary dependents (per
annum net of taxes). Post Adjustment: $9,604 at single rate; $10,319 with
primary dependents (per annum net of taxes).
Hardship/Mobility: $2,145 at single rate; $2,860 with primary dependents
(per annum net of taxes).
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor of science degree in sanitary, environmental or civil
engineering or environmental sciences (biology or ecology), with a Master's
degree in public health, sanitary or environmental engineering or
environmental sciences (biology or ecology).
Experience: At national level: Seven years of progressively more
responsible experience in positions in public health and/or environmental
health, workers' health, water supply and sanitation, or promotion and
protection of environmental quality.
At international level: Two years of participation in technical cooperation
programs and activities in health and the environment in developing
countries of the region.
Languages: Very good knowledge of Spanish with a working knowledge of
English.
For more information, contact: Pan American Health Organization,
525 Twenty-Third Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA
Fax: (202) 974-3379; Tel: (202) 974-3396;
Vacancy Hotline: (202) 974-3333; http://www.paho.org
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WHO seeks Media Relations Officer for Global Tuberculosis Programme
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The Global Tuberculosis Programme of the World Health Organization (WHO),
based in Geneva, is seeking an experienced public relations specialist to
coordinate media relations activities, publicize major reports, and
organize highly visible World TB Day campaigns and events around the world.
Requirements: Five years experience conducting media relations on health,
development, or social issues; international campaign coordination
experience, persuasive writing abilities; team work, problem-solving abi
lities, and good political judgment; a university degree. Monthly
Remuneration: approximately USD 6,000 tax-free (salary plus post
adjustment, subject to fluctuation. Opportunity exists for extensive
international travel. Tenure: 11 months, subject to renewal. Deadline for
application: July 10, 1997.
For more information on the Global TB Programme, visit the Programme's
website at http://www.who.ch/programmes/GTB_Homepage./html
To apply, send cover letter quoting reference PRC/GTB, c.v. with
photograph, and published writing samples, to: Head, Professional
Candidates (PRC/GTB), World Health Organization, 20, Avenue Appia, CH-1211
Geneva 27, Switzerland. Fax: 41-22-794-0746
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Calgary hosts International Health Business Opportunities Conference
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The International Health Business Opportunities Conference will be held in
Calgary, Alberta, from October 28-30, 1997. Canadian organizations active
in the following sectors may be particularly interested: health-related
biotechnology, health-related services, health informatics, medical
devices, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals.
For more information, visit the IHBOC '97 website at:
http://www.alberta.com/ihboc97, or contact: Caroline Van Dorsen, Tel: (403)
258-3479; Fax: (403) 258-3402; E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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The 1998 conference of the Caribbean Studies Association will be
held May 26-30, 1998 in Antigua-Barbuda. For more information, visit
the website at: http://www.fiu.edu/~lacc/csa98
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The Canadian Association for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the
Canadian Association for Mexican Studies host joint conference in 1988
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The Canadian Association for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
(CALACS)(XXVIII Annual Congress) and the Canadian Association for Mexican
Studies (CAMS) (Third International Congress) will host a joint conference
from March 19-22, 1998 at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British
Columbia, Canada. The conference theme is "Latin America: Moving Beyond
Neoliberalism". CALACS and CAMS invite proposals for papers and panels that
reflect on the social, cultural and economic transitions within Latin
America and the Caribbean as the region moves beyond the immediate changes
wrought by neoliberalism. Deadline for proposals: October 1, 1997. For
more information, contact:
Dr. Conrad M. Herold, Program Coordinator, Latin American Studies Program,
Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia,
Canada V5A 1S6
Tel.: (604) 291-5426; Fax: (604) 291-4989; E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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Poste ouvert pour d'epidemiologiste-specialiste des sciences humaines
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Le Centre de recherche de l'hopital Douglas recrute une
epidemiologiste-specialiste des sciences humaines. Exigences: formation et
experience reconue en medecine et en anthropologie; formation en
psychiatrie sociale et/ou psychiatrie communautaire, sciences humaines et
epidemiologie; experience en elaboration de projects de recherche et
d'etudes centrees sur la communaute; experience en utilisation des methodes
epidemiologiques et qualitatives de recherche en sante; bilingue,
anglais/francais; experience en recherche internationale et/ou
collaborative au Canada et a l'etranger un atout. Date limite: 30 juin
1997.
Pour information supplementaire, contactez:
Directrice administrative, Centre de recherche de l'hopital Douglas, 6875,
boulevard Lasalle, Verdun (Quebec) H4H 1R3
Tel.: (514) 762-3033; Fax: (514) 762-3048
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