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PAHO NEWS:  Press Releases, Job Vacancies, and Other
Information from the Pan American Health Organization
(PAHO) via the Canadian Society for International Health
(CSIH) http://www.csih.org; Technical Representative in
Canada for PAHO
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Job Opportunity at PAHO: Regional Advisor on Food and
Nutrition
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Location: Division of Health Promotion and Protection
(HPP), PAHO/HQ; Program, Office: Food and Nutrition
Program (HPN); Official Station: Washington, D.C.

Requirements: A postgradute 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. Seven years of
professional experience in the design, implementation and
evaluation of nutrition intervention programs at the
local, regional and national level using life cycle and
health promotion approach, and with at least five years
of managerial responsibilities. Two years of
participation in technical cooperation programs and
activities involving the identification and resolution of
nutritional needs within the context of health promotion.
Very good knowledge of English and Spanish

The incumbent is required to collaborate in the analysis
and interpretation of food and nutrition conditions and
its determinants and to formulate, implement, monitor and
evaluate appropriate programs to improve the nutritional
status and to prevent nutritional problems.  He/she must
be able to mobilize resources to implement approved
programs and to collaborate with member countries in the
design and execution of research activities.  The
incumbent must possess excellent analytical and writing
skills and be experienced in the development and
preparation of comprehensive technical reports and
papers.  The ability to prepare proposals to obtain
funding for programs and an intervention aimed at
improving the nutritional situation of population is
necessary.  In addition, the incumbent is expected to
collaborate in the analysis, formulation, and evaluation
of the PAHO Regional Plan of Food and Nutrition.  He/she
should have the ability and capacity to work in a
teamwork setting and be flexible to interact and become
involved in all the nutritional activities within the
organization, beyond his/her personal scope of work.

For more information, please contact Dr. Wilma Freire,
Chief, Food and Nutrition Division of Health Promotion
and Protection, Pan American Health Organization, ph.
(202) 974-3505, e-mail:  [log in to unmask]

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Short-Term Consulting Opportunity at PAHO Headquarters
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A short-term consultant is urgently needed for 2-3 months
to help collect information on nutrition and assist in
writing a position paper.  Knowledge of Spanish and
background in nutrition required.  For information,
contact Dr. Wilma Freire, Chief, Food and Nutrition
Division of Health Promotion and Protection, Pan American
Health Organization, ph. (202) 974-3505, e-mail:
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Volunteer Opportunities in Haiti: Family Health and
Population Project
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Several volunteer positions are available in the areas of
family health & population, child health, maternal &
child mortality, and health promotion for professionals
with extensive experience in those areas.  One or more
persons are required who would be willing to give 6-12
months of their time to be assigned to regions to develop
local activities and provide the benefit of their
experiences.  The volunteers would be stationed in
regional bases, and be supervised by PAHO staff, working
closely with other PAHO and national staff.

Successful candidates will bring expertise gained from
in-depth professional experience to this project.  This
volunteer opportunity could best be filled by a health
professional on sabbatical or who wishes to remain
involved in volunteer work during his/her retirement.  If
you are interested, please contact Helene Thibault, PAHO-
CSIH Liaison, Canadian Society for International Health
at [log in to unmask] or via fax at (613) 241-3845.

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Upcoming Conferences
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The Tenth International Rabies in the Americas Meeting
will be held November 14 - 19, 1999 at The Town and
Country Resort Hotel, located in 500 Hotel Circle North,
San Diego, California.  For more information, email
[log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] or call (510) 540-
2380.
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The Fifth Global Conference on Health Promotion will be
held June 5 - 9, 2000 in Mexico City.  This year's theme
is Health Promotin: Bridging the Equity Gap.  For more
information, visit http://www.who.org/hpr/conference or
email the World Health Organization at [log in to unmask], the
Pan American Health Organization at [log in to unmask] or the
Ministry of Health of Mexico at [log in to unmask]
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The Eighth Latin American Congress of Social Medicine and
the Eleventh Congress of the International Association of
Health Policy will be held June 5 - 9, 2000 at the Havana
International Conference Centre, Cuba.
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The III Meeting of the Inter-American Network of Health in Housing Centers,
and the II Inter-American Symposium on Health in Housing will be held in
Merida, Venezuela, October 18-22, 1999.  For more information, contact
Comision Organizadora de la III Reunion de la Red Interamericana de Centros
de Salud en la Vivienda, Tel (+58 74.401941); Fax (+58 74.401903); E-mail:
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