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Learn Tropical Medicine in the Tropics
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Annual 9 Week Diploma Course next available February 1 - April 2 1999. Sponsored by the Gorgas Memorial Institute and given in Lima, Peru at the Tropical Medicine Institute, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia this unique tropical medicine training initiative combines an international faculty with didactic and formal bedside teaching right in the tropics. 380 contact hours (in English), 160 formal lecture hours, plus diagnostic laboratory, daily ward rounds on a 36 bed tropical disease unit or daily out-patient clinic, and case conferences. Two 4-day teaching trips to field clinics in the Andes and Amazon. On-site Education Resource Facility with Internet wired PC's, complete collection of reference texts, teaching slides, WHO/PAHO videos. Targeted to physicians, nurses, public health professionals interested in tropical medicine and emerging pathogens.
For more information: David O. Freedman, MD The Gorgas Memorial Institute, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, 35294 2170 USA. Tel: 205-934-2687; Fax: 205-933-5671; Email: [log in to unmask] WWW: http://medinfo.dom.uab.edu/Gorgas/Course.html
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International Student Recruiter
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In support of its expanding international role within the region, The University of New Brunswick in Saint John invites applications for a two year renewable term position that will report to the Director of the International Liaison Office. The incumbent will be responsible for the continued development and implementation of the campus's international recruitment strategy, including its innovative new programs in electronic commerce and the health sciences. Duties include representing the campus at international education fairs, maintaining a network of recruiting agents world-wide, assisting the Admissions Officer as required in assessing foreign student applications, liaising with the Modern Languages Centre for
purposes of ESL recruitment and overseeing the operation of a homestay program. Opportunities also will exist for participation in the management of one or more of UNBSJ's three multi-million dollar development assistance projects.
Aside from excellent communication skills and prior international experience, the candidate should be mobile, have some background working in a university environment, and multilingual skills.
Letters of application with a resume will be accepted until 21 November 1997 and should be sent to: International Liaison Office The University of New Brunswick P.O. Box 5050 Saint John, NB E2L 4L5 The University of New Brunswick is committed to the principle of employment equity.
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PAHO/WHO Vacancy Notice
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Post Title: Public Health Nutritionist; Level: P.4; Post Number: .2044
Issue Date: 9 September 1997; Closing Date: 28 November 1997; Duty Station: Kingston, Jamaica; Tenure: Two years, first year probationary; Office: Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute (CFNI)
Salary Information: Basic Salary: $48,019 at single rate; Post Adjustment: $22,761 at single rate; Hardship/Mobility: $5,577 at single rate.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: A postgraduate degree to at least the master's level, in one of the health related sciences with specialized
training in nutrition and epidemiology. An M.D. with specialization in nutrition or a Ph.D. in a nutritional science would be an asset.
Experience: At national level: Seven years of experience in public health nutrition, including experience in the evaluation of applied nutrition projects and experience in program planning and execution. At international level: Two years of participation in technical cooperation projects and activities related to food and nutrition. Languages: Very good knowledge of English with a working knowledge of Spanish. For more information, contact: Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization Vacancy Notice 97/PAHO/32, 525 Twentythird 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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Association for Health Services Research (AHSR) Celebrates 15th Anniversary
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To take place at its annual meeting June 21-23, 1998, in Washington, DC. Join the 1,800 researchers, practitioners and policymakers in examining the latest research findings available on critical issues in health care. If you wish to submit a proposal to present at the meeting, the deadline for submitting abstracts is January 15, 1998. The call for abstracts form and further meeting information are available on the continuously updated AHSR website (www.ahsr.org). The meeting registration brochure will be available in February. For any additional questions, please contact AHSR at 202/223-2477 or [log in to unmask]
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Tumor Immunology Scientist Needed
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A Tumor Immunology Scientist is needed to plan and conduct experiments in the area of cancer immuno-therapy. The candidate should have a background in tumor-specific immuno-therapy, cancer vaccines, antigen processing and or animal tumor models. This person should possess a Ph.D. in Immunology or related science field. We are a leading bio-tech firm with research facilities in New York City and can provide excellent benefits
(health insurance, dental, and vision plan, paid vacation and more). A high impact, high profile position with excellent opportunity for advancement.
If you know anyone that might be interested please contact: Scott Shanes
Voice: 609-584-8733 Ext. 218, Fax: 609-584-9575: E-Mail to [log in to unmask]
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