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Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) Announces a Symposium on ICIDH - New Directions in Disablement Classification
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Saturday November 1, 1997, Ottawa. Topics will include evolving concepts of International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps (ICIDH), Canadian and international ICIDH research initiatives, and experience with World Health Organization (WHO) field trials. For more information contact CIHI: Janice Miller (Ottawa) Tel:(613)241-7860, email [log in to unmask] or Lindsay Campbell (Toronto) Tel:(416)429-0464, email [log in to unmask]
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PAHO - VACANCY NOTICE
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Post Title: Advisor on Health Systems & Services Development; Level: P.4; Post Number: 4.5553. Duty Station: La Paz, Bolivia. Tenure: Two years, first year probationary. Division/Program/Office: Health Systems and Services Development,Org. & Mgmt. of Health Systems and Services Program
Salary Information: Basic Salary:$48,019 at single rate; Post Adjustment:$8,499 at single rate; Hardship/Mobility:$5,577 at single rate
Minimum Requirements: Education: A university degree in one of the health sciences with a master's degree in public health, health services administration or a field related to public health. A medical degree would be an asset. Experience: At national level: Seven years of experience in activities related to public health, policy development, planning and management of health services, health care information systems, and human resources development in the health sector. At international level: Two years of participation in technical cooperation programs and activities in the areas of health planning, human resources development, health policy and health systems research. Languages: Very good knowledge of Spanish with a working knowledge of English. Closing Date: 7 November 1997
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
--------------------------------------------------------Annual Report of the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)1996
--------------------------------------------------------It is our pleasure to advise you that the Annual Report of the Director will be online on the PAHO Web in full-text starting Wednesday, October 1, 1997 under "About PAHO." http://www.paho.org
--------------------------------------------------------CCIC Announces A Five-Day Workshop From October 6-10, 1997 in Ottawa on Participatory Development.
--------------------------------------------------------This is a practical, iterative and hands on workshop designed for international development practitioners (donors, NGOs, the private sector), native facilitators and leaders, community activists, participatory researchers and educators, development program officers, and NGOs in both North and South.
The workshop will combine experiential learning with practical field assignments in the community where participants will be able to field-test tools and methods. The field assignments will last up to 2 days and interested participants may maintain contact with their community after the training. Enrollment limited! Call now to reserve your spot! CCIC (613) 241-7007.
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PHARMASCIENCE seeks Director for Ukraine Project
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Qualifications desired:M.Sc., Ph.D., or MD; some experience in the clinical phase of bioequivalence studies or equivalent experience; some North America training; familiarity with GCP Standards of North America or EEC; ability to communicate in Ukrainian or Russian essential; administrative/Management capability; willing to relocate to Ukraine for a period of one year.
Send curriculum vitae to: Dr. Len Neirinck, Vice President Scientific Affairs, Pharmascience, 8400 Darnley Road, Montreal, QC H4T 1M4 Tel: (514) 956-0188 Fax: (514) 956-1062
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The Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH) Seeks One of its Members to Serve as Representative on the Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel (CATMAT) of the Laboratory Centre for Disease Control (LCDC) in Health Canada
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The first responsibility of this representative will be to attend the annual CATMAT meeting in Ottawa on October 22 & 23. In addition, the representative will participate in other, on-going consultations and requests during the year. This will be a two year appointment.
It is important to note that neither Health Canada nor the Society will be able to provide financial support for the representative's participation in the Committee. The Society is keen to extend this invitation beyond the Ottawa region in case there may be members who are interested in participating on these terms.
The person selected as the representative will have demonstrated experience in travel health, will be prepared to provide brief reports to the Society on the discussions and activities of CATMAT, and will share the Society's points of view in CATMAT. Because of the approaching date of the CATMAT Annual Meeting, those persons interested in this opportunity are asked to send their expression of interest to the Society by 5:00pm, Wednesday, October 8, 1997, including a CV or description of background. This can be sent to the CSIH by fax (613) 241-3845 or by email [log in to unmask] or by mail to 1 Nicholas St., Suite 1105, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7.
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Centre for Community Child Health & Ambulatory Paediatrics seeks Director of Health Education/Promotion
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The Centre is looking for an enthusiastic professional with exceptional organizational and communications skills. The appointment involves extensive liaison with health professionals, tertiary institutions, government agencies, parent and community groups, and commercial organizations, so strong written and oral communication skills are essential. The successful applicant will have a track record in these areas, together with exemplary management and strategic planning skills, and will relish the opportunities that this challenging position provides. Salary is negotiable. Further information, including job description, is available from Professor Frank Oberklaid, telephone (03) 9345.5350, fax (03)
9345.5900, or email [log in to unmask]
Applications, including the names of three professional referees to Mr. Tony Browne, Network Human Resources Manager, Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, Vic, 3052, by Friday, 10 October 1997.
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