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World Health Organization - Vacancy Notice No. 97/123-E
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Title: Technical Officer (Terminologist/Editor); Grade: P.4; Official 
Station: Alexandria (Egypt); Organizational Location/Unit: Regional Office 
for the Eastern Mediterranean(EMRO) Division of Health Services Development 
(DHS). 

The objectives of the Programme are to promote the teaching of medical and
paramedical education and to encourage the preparation and publication of
textbooks, in the national languages. 

Qualifications Required: Education and Skills:  University degree in 
medicine or other health-related field, with postgraduate studies in a 
health-related field. University degree in literature would be an asset. 
Extensive knowledge of health-related terminology and strong skills in 
developing health-related terms in the principal national language of the 
Region (Arabic). Experience:  Extensive national/international experience 
(at least 10 years) in developing health-related terminology as well as 
teaching and learning materials in at least one of the national languages of 
the Region. Authorship of materials in health-related terminology and/or 
medical and health subjects in national languages of the Region would be an 
asset.  Languages:  Excellent knowledge of spoken and written Arabic as well 
as English or French.  Working knowledge of other national languages would 
be an asset. 

Annual Salary (net of tax): US$ 48 019 at single rate and US$ 51 597 with 
primary dependants. Post Adjustment: 29.6% of the above figures. This 
percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each 
month either upwards or downwards. 

Applications should be transmitted (in two copies quoting vacancy notice 
number and including a detailed curriculum vitae and photograph) to:       
Head, Professional Candidates; Division of Personnel; World Health 
Organization; Avenue Appia; CH-1211 Geneva 27 WHO Facsimile No. 791.0746     
(Internet: [log in to unmask]) Closing Date for Application: 9 January 1998

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University of Greenwich, (UK), Seeks a Research Student for its
Environmental Sciences Department of the Natural Resources Institute
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The Environmental Sciences Department of the Natural Resources Institute, 
University of Greenwich (UK), is seeking a research student to assist the 
investigation and development of approaches using remote sensing data and 
GIS tools for the identification and monitoring of habitat and habitat 
changes linked to various disease (human or animal) vectors and/or pests, 
for forecasting and applications in the developing world.

The successful candidate is likely to have experience (but not 
necessarily main background) in remote sensing and time series analysis, 
and to have strong interest in real applications. He/she will be an 
innovative and enthusiastic researcher, motivated by the challenge of 
working as part of an interdisciplinary research team. 

The studentship will be effective as soon as an appropriate candidate is 
found, and for a period of 3 years. The grant is tax free 7,000 British 
Sterling.

Please send a letter of motivation and CV including 2 professional 
references, by 23 December 1997 to:  Dr. Stephane Flasse, Environmental 
Sciences Department, Natural Resources Institute, Central Avenue, Chatham 
Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB  UK  Fax: +44.1634.880066/77 Email: 
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Job Opportunity for Part-Time Secretarial/Receptionist Work With Development 
and Peace
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Development and Peace, the Canadian Catholic Church's organization for
international development, which supports projects in 40 countries in
the South and conducts education and fundraising programs in Canada, is
seeking, for its Toronto office, candidates for the position of:  Permanent 
Part-Time Secretary-Receptionist.  General duties:  You will report to the 
Fundraising Coordinator.  You will greet visitors, receive and direct phone 
calls, electronic and postal mail, and perform general secretarial tasks.

Qualifications:  College degree in Office Systems Technology or the 
equivalent.  Three (3) years of relevant experience.  Aptitude for team 
work.  Good knowledge of computers and command of the appropriate programs.
Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) and good
knowledge of French (spoken).  Conditions:  Toronto-based permanent position
Half-time (17.5 hours/week), Salary and benefits determined by the 
collective agreement.  Those interested should submit a letter of 
application with a resume by December 11,1997, to the Hiring Committee, 
Development and Peace, 10 St. Mary Street #420, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1P9  
Fax:  (416) 922-0957.

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GW Center for International Health Seeks International Programs Assistant
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Start:  Immediately.  (7 month full-time contract with possibility of 
renewal)  The GW Center for International Health is looking for a bright, 
self-starter with experience in international program/event planning and 
coordination.  Requirements: Excellent executive management, writing / 
editing, computer and interpersonal skills.  Ability to interact effectively 
with senior level international officials.  Fluency in Spanish or French 
helpful, but not required.  Please fax CV and cover letter to: (202) 994-
0900.  No calls please.

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Call for Abstracts:  Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Public Health 
Announces its Third National Conference
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The 1998 GIS in Public Health conference will be held August 17-20 in San 
Diego, California.  All sessions will be held at the Town and Country Resort 
and Conference Center.  The conference is sponsored by the Agency for Toxic 
Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) with institutional cosponsors 
including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Bureau of 
the Census, US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the US Geological 
Survey (USGS), American Public Health Association (APHA) and the National 
Association of County and City Health Officials (NAACHO). 

GIS in Health Workshops are also being planned for the day before the 
conference starts (Monday, August 17, 1998).  Two all-day sessions will 
provide an introduction to the use of GIS in the health sciences, and an 
opportunity to learn more about spatial statistics with health data.  More 
information will become available in the Conference Registration brochure, 
to be published in early 1998.  

Abstracts for the 1998 GIS in Public Health Conference must be received by 
April 1, 1998.

For more information, contact:  GIS in Public Health Conference, Visions 
USA, Inc.,  57 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.  World Wide Web:  
www.atsdr1.atsdr.cdc.gov:8080, or e-mail [log in to unmask]

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Holiday Greetings from the Canadian Society for International Health
----------------------------------------------------------------------------In view of the Canada Post service disruption, the Canadian Society for 
International Health wishes to avail itself of electronic communications to 
send warm greetings for the holiday season to all of its members, colleagues 
and friends who have worked with us over the past year.  From the Board of 
Directors and all the staff at CSIH, best wishes for a happy and prosperous 
1998!

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