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Society Representative to Education for International Health
Workshop, Nov. 7-8
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On November 7 and 8, immediately before the 3rd Canadian Conference on

International Health, the Canadian Association of University Schools
of Nursing and the Canadian University Consortium for Health in
Development will be co-hosting a workshop to explore and share methods

of education for international health being used in Canada, and to
identify the possibility for collaboration between those offering this

education.  The Society is seeking a person who is interested in
serving
as its representative to this meeting.  That person should have
experience with international health (including in developing
countries), have experience with higher education (preferably
regarding
international health), be prepared to continue to be involved with
task
work beyond the session in November, be prepared to write a very brief

report for the Society about implications of the November meeting for
the Society and suggest any potential role for it, and be able to
attend without financial support.

If you would like more information regarding the workshop, please
contact Wendy McBride, Ex. Dir. of  CAUSN at 613-653-1236 ext. 280,
or fax 613-563-7739.

If you are interested in serving as the Society representative, please

contact Chuck Shields, Ex. Dir. of the Society at 613-230-2654
ext.302,
fax 613-230-8401, or email at [log in to unmask] noting his name in the
subject line.  Please respond by October 28th.

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Position Available -  Senior health/social insurance specialist
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Senior health/social insurance specialist sought for long-term
position
in Egypt as part of an Egyptian-American technical assistance team.
Candidates must have a PhD in health economics, health administration,

or public health, as well as substantial experience in the analysis,
design, evaluation and/or administration of a variety of health and/or

social insurance programs, and/or health systems financed through
health
insurance.  Experience in developing countries a plus.

This is an immediate opening. Send resume to:
   Veronica Elliott, [log in to unmask], fax: (301) 650-0299

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International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
(ICDDR,B)Vacancy Announcement:  Epidemiologist (Equivalent to UN/WHO
Level P4 or P5)
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ICDDR,B is a leading International research centre for population
studies, reproductive and sexual health, and child survival.  The
successful applicant is expected to have extensive experience of
epidemiological research, preferably in public health interventions to

improve child health and nutritional status in developing countries.
She/he will be a senior member of the Community Health Division and
Head
of the Child Health Programmes which will work closely with the Matlab

field site.

She/he should preferably have a postgraduate research degree in
epidemiology or related discipline and experience in public health.
Successful applicants will probably have had 5-10 years as a principal

investigator in population based health research, including
intervention
studies, and have a good list of international publications.  Fluency
in
English is essential and experiences in South Asia would be an
advantage.  Evidence of an ability to develop research proposals,
obtain
research funding and direct a multidisciplinary team will be required.

The appointment is for three years in the first instances.  Candidates

wishing to discuss the post are encouraged to send a full CV to
Professor Patrick Vaughan, Director of the Community Health Division
(Fax: 880-2-886050) and to include telephone, fax and email contact
numbers.

Full applications should be sent with a covering letter and a detailed

curriculum vitae, together with the names, addresses and contact
numbers
(telephone, fax and email) of three references to the:
   Division Director, Administration and Personnel
   ICDDR,B GPO Box 128, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
   Fax: 880-2-883116

Ihe ICDDR,B is an affirmative action employer and qualified women,
ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.

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Don Boudria - New Minister Responsible for CIDA
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As most readers will have noticed in news coverage over the past
weekend,
Don Boudria, MP for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, has been announced as
the new Minister for International Cooperation and La Francophonie.
He
moves into that position with very little, if any, international
experience.  The Society is seeking to understand more about his
interests and background.  If any subscribers to Synergy On-Line can
provide insight as to his likely orientation in his new portfolio, we
would be most interested in hearing from you.  You can contact Chuck
Shields, Executive Director, by email at [log in to unmask] noting his
name in the subject line, or by telephone at 613-230-2654 ext. 302, or

fax at 613-230-8401.
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