Synergy Online -- October 3, 2002

Synergy Online is also available on the Web!
http://www.csih.org/synergy/synergy.html

In this issue:
-9th CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH (CCIH): CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION
-CCIH TO HOST SESSION ON IFI HEALTH SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR CANADIAN
BUSINESSES
-CSIH INVITES MEMBERS TO SUBMIT RESOLUTIONS FOR THIS YEAR'S AGM
-CSIH JOB OPPORTUNITY: PROJECT COORDINATOR, REPUBLIC OF CROATIA HEALTH
SYSTEM PROJECT
-JOB OPPORTUNITY: TECHNICAL OFFICER FOR IMMUNIZATION
-CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE IMPACT OF GLOBAL
ISSUES ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN
-CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 2003 CHILD AND YOUTH HEALTH WORLD CONGRESS
-UN LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN TO IMPLEMENT MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
-CANADA STRENGTHENS DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION IN THE AMERICAS
-CANADIAN INSTITUTES FOR HEALTH RESEARCH RESPOND TO THE THRONE SPEECH
-8th NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADOLESCENT HEALTH
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9th CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH (CCIH): CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION

Registration forms are now available for the 9th Annual Canadian
Conference on International Health (CCIH): "Poverty, Health and Equity:
from global challenges to innovative solutions." Forms can be found at
the conference website: http://www.csih.org/what/conferences.html. You
can register on-line with a credit card or print out a form to be sent
by fax to (613) 722-8901; or by mail to 9th Annual Canadian Conference
on International Health, c/o Alliance Group, 302-376 Churchill Avenue
North, Ottawa ON K1Z 5C3, CANADA. For more information on the conference
in general or on registration, visit the website or contact the Canadian
Society for International Health (CSIH) at [log in to unmask] or (613)
241-5785 ext. 313. This year's conference, hosted by CSIH, will be held
October 27-30 in Ottawa.
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CCIH TO HOST SESSION ON IFI HEALTH SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR CANADIAN
BUSINESSES

Canadian businesses or NGOs involved in international health should plan
to attend a special session on International Financial Institutions
(IFIs) on October 29 in Ottawa during the Canadian Conference on
International Health (CCIH).

The Canadian Embassy in Washington is attempting to increase Canadian
participation in business opportunities being offered by the
International Financial Institutions (IFIs) such as the World Bank,
development banks and UN agencies.   The first sector to be targeted is
health, and the Embassy’s Office of Liaison with IFIs (OLIFI) will be
launching the initiative with a session during the CCIH.  The end goal
of OLIFI’s strategy is for Canadian firms and consultants to have the
tools and direct contacts needed to compete successfully for IFI-funded
projects in the health sector. World Bank and Asian Development Bank
health experts will participate in the session.  For more information
and registration details, visit the website of the conference organizer,
the Canadian Society for International Health, at www.csih.org.
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CSIH INVITES MEMBERS TO SUBMIT RESOLUTIONS FOR THIS YEAR'S AGM

The Canadian Society for International Health is calling on Society
members to submit resolutions for consideration at the Annual General
Meeting (AGM) to be held Monday, October 28, 2002.  All proposed
resolutions must be submitted to the Society by two members in good
standing.  Submissions should include pertinent contact information as
well as supporting documentation if necessary.  The CSIH office must
receive all proposed resolutions by 5:00pm (eastern) Friday, October 18,
2002.  All such proposed resolutions will be considered by the CSIH
Resolutions Review Committee; if accepted for presentation to the Annual
General Meeting, they will be circulated to members prior to the AGM via
Synergy On-Line.  Members will receive further details on the procedure
for submission in the mail.
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CSIH JOB OPPORTUNITY: PROJECT COORDINATOR, REPUBLIC OF CROATIA HEALTH
SYSTEM PROJECT

CSIH is seeking a Coordinator for its Health System Project in the
Republic of Croatia.  The successful candidate will be responsible for
day-to-day project management and coordination, project financial and
narrative reports, coordination of field visits and meetings in Canada,
and project promotion.

Minimum qualifications: community college training in administration,
budgeting and operations; 5-plus years of incremental experience, the
last three working with an NGO at a senior administrative/program level;
bilingualism (English and French), with Croatian an asset; advanced word
processing skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Exchange, Office
and Excel; advanced communication & written skills, including ability to
develop correspondence and reports for distribution; ability to
research, analyze and synthesize a large volume of information; ability
to prioritize important tasks and meet deadlines; willingness and
ability to work during evenings and weekends from time to time.

For a more detailed job description, or to submit your application,
please contact CSIH: Tel (613) 241-5785, Fax. (613) 241-3845,
[log in to unmask]
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: TECHNICAL OFFICER FOR IMMUNIZATION

The USAID-funded project BASICS II requires a Technical Officer for
Immunization. The technical officer will provide technical expertise
towards interventions leading to sustainable high-quality increased
immunization coverage. The successful candidate will also be responsible
for providing technical input on improving the planning, managing,
implementing, coordinating, training, monitoring and evaluation of
immunization services in developing countries. The primary geographic
focus for the position is Africa and the secondary focus is Asia. The
application deadline is October 15, 2002. For more information on this
position, e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE IMPACT OF GLOBAL
ISSUES ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN

The deadline for submitting abstracts for the International Conference,
"Impact of Global Issues on Women and Children," is October 30, 2002.
Conference organizers are seeking abstracts in seven theme categories:
(1) Impact of War/ Terrorism on Children and Women;  (2) Children and
Women’s Rights/Violence;  (3) Biological Health Issues;  (4) Empowerment
of Children and Women; (5)  HIV/AIDS - Children and Women; (6)
Prevention/Rehabilitation - Physical & Mental Health of Children and
Women; and (7) Adolescent Male/Female Issues. The Conference will be
held in Bangkok, Thailand, February 16-21, 2003. For more information,
visit the conference website:
http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/slru/ic2003/main.html.
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 2003 CHILD AND YOUTH HEALTH WORLD CONGRESS

The 3rd Child and Youth Health World Congress will be held in Vancouver,
BC, May 11-14, 2003.  The Congress will focus attention on the health
issues facing children and youth as outlined by the UN Special Session
on Children.  Four themes will be explored: Achieving a World Fit for
Children; The Promise of Science; The Success of Practices Today; and,
Shaping the Future for Children. Organizers are calling for abstracts.
The deadline for the submission of abstracts is October 31, 2002.  For
more information, visit: www.venuewest.com/childhealth2003.
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UN LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN TO IMPLEMENT MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Warning that the world is falling short in meeting the objectives agreed
upon by global leaders two years ago when they adopted the United
Nations Millennium Declaration, Secretary-General Kofi Annan has
outlined a series of steps to help accelerate progress to reach the
Declaration's development goals.  In order to do its part, the UN will
launch the Millennium Campaign. In addition to reporting on progress
each year, the Secretary-General pledged that the UN would “also help
every developing country to produce its own annual report – so that in
each country the people will know how they are doing.”  For the press
release, visit:
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=4891&Cr=Millennium&Cr1=Anna
n.
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CANADA STRENGTHENS DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION IN THE AMERICAS

Minister for International Cooperation Susan Whelan has announced that
Canada will contribute $11.5 million to increase the effectiveness of
development cooperation activities in the Americas.  For the full press
release, including a breakdown of the funding, visit:
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cida_ind.nsf/dccfe1952450f552852568db00555b47
/875d036adf5dbad285256c41004751c5?OpenDocument.
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CANADIAN INSTITUTES FOR HEALTH RESEARCH RESPOND TO THE THRONE SPEECH

Dr. Alan Bernstein, President of the Canadian Institutes of Health
Research, has a released a response to the Throne Speech "The Canada We
Want."  In his message, Dr. Bernstein says: "Canada's health research
community is pleased and excited that the Government of Canada remains
committed to supporting health, research and innovation. The Speech from
the Throne contains very good news that builds on the work that has
already been achieved and sets out a clear vision for the 21st century".
For the full statement, visit:
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/about_cihr/organization/president/message_e.s
html.
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8th NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADOLESCENT HEALTH

The Canadian Association for Adolescent Health (CAAH) will be holding
its 8th National Conference, "Adolescence in the New Millennium: The
Agony and the Ecstasy", October 30, 2002, at the Hospital for Sick
Children in Toronto.  The one-day conference will focus on the world in
which adolescents live and its impact on their health and well-being.
For more information, contact: [log in to unmask]
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