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PAHO Vacancy Notice
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Post Title: Regional Advisor on Vaccines Development; 
Level: P.4; Post Number: .3852; Issue Date: 23 January 
1998; Closing Date: 6 March 1998; Duty Station: 
Washington, D.C.; Tenure: Two years, first year 
probationary period; Division/Program/Office: Special 
Program for Vaccines and Immunization (SVI)  
Salary Information: Basic Salary: $48,019 at single 
rate; Post Adjustment: $11,092 at single rate.
Minimum Requirements: Education:  An M.D. and a Master's 
degree in public health, epidemiology, laboratory 
sciences, or a related field or a Ph.D. degree in one of 
the biological sciences with specialized training in 
public health, epidemiology or laboratory sciences 
oriented to biological products. Experience: At National 
Level: Seven years of experience in the planning, 
organization, management and/or evaluation of laboratory 
research and development, production and quality control 
of vaccines. At International Level:  Two years of 
participation in technical cooperation programs and 
activities concerning research, development, production 
and quality control of vaccines. Languages:  Very good 
knowledge of English and Spanish. 
For more information contact: Pan American Health 
Organization / World Health Organization; 525 Twenty-
Third Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA Fax (202) 
974-3379; Telephone (202) 974-3396; Vacancy Hotline 
(202) 974-3333; http://www.paho.org

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CIDA Awards, New Competition / Bourses de l'ACDI, 
Nouveau
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The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is 
pleased to announce the launch of a new competition for 
the CIDA Awards for Canadians.  The closing date for 
submission of applications is Thursday, April 30, 1998.
The decisions will be announced at the end of June 1998.
The guidelines and application form will be posted on 
the Web in mid-February.  Distribution of the 
documentation by e-mail and regular mail will commence 
at the same time.
Information: [log in to unmask] or CBIE Web site - 
http://www.cbie.ca
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L'Agence canadienne de développement international 
(ACDI) a l'honneur d'annoncer la tenue d'un nouveau 
concours pour les Bourses de l'ACDI à l'intention des 
Canadiens et Canadiennes.  La date limite pour la 
soumission des demandes est le jeudi 30 avril 1998.  Les 
décisions seront annoncées à la fin juin 1998.
Les directives ainsi que le formulaire de demande seront 
affichés sur la page web vers la mi-février.  La 
distribution de la documentation par le courrier 
électronique et par la poste commenceront en même temps.
Renseignements: [log in to unmask] ou le Site web du BCEI - 
http://www.cbie.ca

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International Congress on Epidemiology and Indigenous 
Health in Australia
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The 1st International Congress on Epidemiology and 
Indigenous Health Worker Education will take place from 
19-21 August 1998 in Cairns (Queensland).  A web-site is 
available at: http://www.cairns.aust.com/ourhealth

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Job Opportunity as Project Advisor in Ukraine
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Elwyn, Inc., a non-profit agency which serves people 
with disabilities is in search of an eager individual  
interested in overseas employment. As part of a USAID-
funded grant project in Ukraine and Belarus, Elwyn is 
providing selected disabled sector non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) with training, technical and 
financial assistance.  This is a collaborative project 
which requires a person who possesses the following:
strong interpersonal skills; experience in working in 
teams and collaboration; excellent writing skills; 
excellent time management skills; excellent 
organizational skills; fluent in Russian language 
preferred; international experience preferred.
This position requires an individual to take up 
residency in Kiev, Ukraine for a minimum of one year.
For more info on Elwyn, Inc.: www.elwyn.org  For more 
specific info, or to submit a resume, contact: Rose 
Barbella, Elwyn, Inc., 111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA 19061
Phone: (610) 891-2040, Fax: (610) 891-2043, or e-mail 
Rick Nicholson at: [log in to unmask]

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Catholic Health Association of Canada Annual Convention
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The Catholic Health Association of Canada (CHAC) has 
planned its annual convention for May 2 - 4, 1998 in 
Toronto.  This year, CHAC is offering workshops on 
topics such as:  integrating mission and values in 
hiring practices; spirituality in the workplace - 
furthering a personal sense of mission; partnerships: 
mission and ethical issues.
For more information, contact CHAC, 1247 Kilborn Place, 
Ottawa, ON  K1H 6K9  Tel: (613) 731-7148; Fax: (613) 
731-7797; email: [log in to unmask]; web site: 
http://www.net-globe.com/chac/

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