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CSIH and PATH Canada have moved to a new adddress
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Please note that the new address of the Canadian Society for International
Health is:
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
The new address of PATH Canada is:
PATH Canada, One Nicholas St., Suite 1105, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7 Canada
Tel.: (613) 241-3927; Fax: To be announced
E-mail & World Wide Web addresses remain the same:
E-mail: [log in to unmask]; WWW: synapse.net/~path/
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Veuillez prendre note que la nouvelle adresse de la Societe canadienne
de Sante internationale est:
La Societe Canadienne de Sante Internationale, Un 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
La nouvelle adresse de PATH Canada est:
PATH Canada, Un rue Nicholas, Bureau 1105, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7 Canada
Tel.: (613) 241-3927; Telec.: sera announcer plus tard
Les adresses du courrier electronique et du site Web ne changent pas:
C. elec.: [log in to unmask]; WWW: synapse.net/~path/
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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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AVSC seeks Country Program Advisor, Ukraine
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Access to Voluntary and Safe Contraception (AVSC) is seeking a Country Program Advisor to assist the Program Manager to develop and manage programs in Ukraine. The position is based in Kiev, Ukraine. Qualifications: graduate degree in public health or related field with a minimum of five years relevant work experience; knowledge of family planning programs; management experience; work experience in the former Soviet Union; willingness to travel 25-30% of the time; and strong writing and verbal communication skills in English and Ukrainian (and/or Russian).
Specific duties include: contributing to country strategies and preparation of documents for country plans, budgets and project proposals; maintaining up-to-date country background information (e.g., DHS surveys, health infrastructure, services, statistics and training information, contraceptive practices and trends, donor and sister agency involvement); translating documents as necessary (Russian/Ukrainian/English); participating in needs assessments, project evaluations and special technical assistance; assisting with maintaining Russian/Ukrainian and or English communications; supervising local staff and orienting new field staff; monitoring and evaluating subprojects and assisting with grant management functions; assisting with inter-divisional and consulting input into programs; arranging consultancies, including drafting SOW, overseeing logistical arrangements and preparing briefing materials.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to:
Jill Solomon, 96 Oakview Terrace, Short Hills, NJ 07078. TEL/FAX: 201-379-7325
E-mail: [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask]
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The British Council offers international seminars for nurses
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The British Council is offering two international seminars in London, England for nurses. The first, entitled "Nursing Care of People with HIV Disease", will be held from September 7-20, 1997. The seminar provides the theoretical foundation for the development of the clinical practice skills required by nurses in the field of HIV care. The second, entitled "Tuberculosis: The Role of the Nurse in Prevention, Control and Care", will be held from September 21-27. It offers senior nurses an opportunity to refresh their clinical and professional knowledge in relation to tuberculosis.
For more information, contact: Rachel Lippe, Promotions Manager, International Seminars, The British Council, 1 Beaumont Place, Oxford 0X1 2PJ
Tel: (01865) 316636; Fax: (01865) 516590, 557368
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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The Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada hosts Second Annual Convention
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The Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada will host its Second Annual Convention
in Quebec City, Canada, from October 5-7, 1997. The theme is "Canadian Value for World Markets", and covers topics including NAFTA and the Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe Markets. For more information, contact:
Lori Stone, Special Events Administrator, Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada
Ottawa Office, 99 Bank St., Suite 250, Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9
Tel: (613) 238-8888, ext. 225; Fax: (613) 563-9218
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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Cuba hosts conference on Indigenous Legacies of the Caribbean
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An interdisciplinary conference and intensive field study on Indigenous Legacies of the Caribbean will be held from November 16-23, 1997 in Baraco, Cuba. This international encounter will explore and celebrate the legacy of indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. Participants will examine elements of indigenous culture and history through conferences, professional exchanges, workshops and field observations. The conference also features an historic opportunity for a gathering of Taino culture from the eastern region of Cuba as well as Puerto Rico and the North American diaspora.
For more information, contact: Conference Coordinator, Eleggua Project
Tel: 1-800-818-8840 Fax: (905)678-1421 E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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Argentina hosts II Conference on Chemical Accidents
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The Chemistry Information Centre for Emergencies is organizing the II Latin American Conference on Chemical Accidents, to be held in Buenos Aires from November 19-21, 1997. The theme is "Disaster Life Cycle" and covers topics including prevention, mitigation, preparedness, alert, response, rehabilitation and recovery.
For more information, contact:
Diego Gotelli, CIQUIME - Av. San Pedrito 220 - (1406) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel. (+54 1) 612-6912 / 613-1100; Fax: (+54 1) 613-3707
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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