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Canadian Organization for Development through Education (CODE) Seeks a
President/CEO
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CODE has established a solid reputation in developing programs to provide a
literate environment in the developing world. Preference will be given to
hiring someone who has a solid understanding of raising funds from alternate
sources and who can effect a vision and strategy that would enable CODE to
be less reliant on CIDA funding. The President/CEO is the senior member of
the staff and operates under the general direction of the Board of
Directors. S/He provides leadership to the organization in accordance with
its mission and goals, and is responsible for ensuring that policies and
priorities established by the Board of Directors are administered
effectively and efficiently. The President/CEO has specific job duties in
several key responsibility areas: general administration, financial
management, personnel, program development and evaluation, public relations
and communications, and Board relations. Other duties may be assigned by
the Board of Directors. Upon request, applicants will be forwarded a job
description and a CODE information package. Applications should be received
by the Search Committee at 321 Chapel St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7Z2 or by fax
613-232-9790 no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 3, 1997
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Centre International de l'Enfance et de la Famille organize un Cours
International sur l'evaluation economique des programmes de sante
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Cette formation appliquee est ouverte aux cadres de la sante ayant des
responsabilites en matiere d'affectation et de gestion des ressources. La
septieme session se deroulera dans les locaux de CIDEF a Paris (France), du
2 au 26 juin 1998. La date de cloture des candidatures est fixee au 15
janvier 1998. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez contacter Cecile
de Marco ou Maryvonne Nagalingom, Centre International de l'Enfance et de la
Famille, Carrefour de Longchamp, Bois de Boulogne, 75016 Paris - France,
Tel: 33 1/44 30 20 00; Fax: 33 1/45 25 73 67; Email: [log in to unmask]
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Canadian Council for Tobacco Control(CCTC) Requests Assistance From the
Health Community
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The federal cabinet, under pressure from the Prime Minister's office, is on
the verge of deciding to seriously weaken the Tobacco Act, exempting
international auto racing from the Act's sponsorship advertising
restrictions. This amendment would be a disaster for public health. The
CCTC is asking people to voice their opposition by faxing the Prime Minister
at (613) 941-6900. If possible, copy the letter to the Member of
Parliament, and the Minister of Health (fax (613) 952-1154 before the end of
November. The CCTC may be contacted at 170 Laurier Ave. W., Suite 1000,
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V5 Fax: (613) 567-2730.
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International Symposium on Ageing of the World Population: Health and
Socio-Economic Issues for the 21 Century in Kobe, Japan
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To be held November 10-14, 1998, the symposium aims to utilize data from
both developed and developing countries, indicating the overall implications
of ageing population; to anticipate the future development of the ageing
society as well as the changing needs of the elderly in the coming
millennium; and to make recommendations and guidelines for meeting
challenges brought by global ageing population in the twenty-first century,
for use of UN/WHO and its member countries. Since the year 1999 is dedicated
by the United Nations to the older citizens of the world, a world Summit for
Older Persons is planned to be held. The outcome of the proposed symposium
will constitute an important input to WHO's contribution to the UN
International Year of Older Persons. Further information: WHO Centre for
Health Development in Kobe (WCK), Kobe Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Building, 6-1, Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-City, Hyogo-Prefecture
650, Japan, Telephone: +81 78 303 1200 Fax +81 78 303 1306 e-mail:
[log in to unmask] WWW: http://www.who.or.jp/
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Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (IUMSP) of the Faculty of
Medicine, University of Lausanne, Switzerland Seeks Experienced Field
Epidemiologist
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Start date March 1998. A Field Epidemiologist is needed for a three year
research project in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The project is financed by a
grant of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Qualifications: degree in
a relevant field (preferably a medical degree); Specific post-graduate
training in public health or epidemiology, if possible at MSc, MPH or PhD
level; A minimum of three years of relevant field research experience;
Excellent computer skills; Excellent organisational, communication and
leadership skills; Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently with
governmental and non-governmental organisations as well as with community
members and representatives; Good command of English, both written and
spoken; Knowledge of Swahili would be an advantage; otherwise the candidate
should have the commitment to learn Swahili at a level permitting
communication with the community; Salary and fringe benefits are in line
with those of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Please send an
application letter with CV to Jean-Pierre Gervasoni, MD, MPH, UEPP/IUMSP,
Rue du Bugnon 17, 1005 Lausanne Switzerland, Phone +41 21 314 72 95 (direct)
+ 41 21 314 72 92 (Secretariat)Fax + 41 21 314 73 73 / or 314 72 44,
email [log in to unmask]; internet
http://www.hospvd.ch/iumsp/
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WHO/PAHO Vacancy Notice
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Post Title: Chief, Department of General Services; Level: P.6; Post Number:
.4108 Issue Date: 5 November 1997; Closing Date: 17 December 1997 Duty
Station: Washington, D.C. Tenure: Two years, first year probationary period
Division/Program/Office: Office of Administration (AM)
Salary Information: Basic Salary: $63,030 at single rate, Post Adjustment:
$14,560 at single rate.
Minimum Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized
university in business administration, economics, public administration,
finance, or a related field. A master's degree in public or business
administration, accounting, finance or a related field.
Experience: Fifteen years of senior managerial experience at the national
and multinational level with responsibility for major administrative
operations of large public or private institutions. Significant experience
with an international organization would be an asset. Languages: Very good
knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other. 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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