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On Tue, 23 Jul 1996, Gary Eikenberry wrote:
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> 16th International Congress of Nutrition to be held in Montreal
> July 27 - August 1st, 1997
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> The International Union of Nutritional Sciences will host the 16th
> International Congress of Nutrition in Montreal, Canada July 27 to
> August 1st, 1997. "From Nutrition Science to Nutrition Practice for
> Better Global Health" will be the theme of the event, which attracts
> several thousand nutrition scientists, practitioners, and educators from
> around the world every four years.
>
> The goal of the program is to explore the cutting edge of research in
> nutrition sciences and the relevance of this information in setting
> nutrition policy, providing the consumer with quality food products, and
> making recommendations for nutrition practices that will optimize health
> through the prevention and treatment of disease. Major themes will
> include new methodologies in nutrition sciences from genetic engineering
> to application of stable isotopic tracer techniques. Topics related to
> basic nutritional physiology and biochemistry will be explored in
> relation to the needs of specific groups such as infants, women, elite
> athletes, the aged, indigenous peoples and health issues in emerging
> nations. Current dietary prevention/treatment strategies in cancer,
> AIDS, severe malnutrition, and atherosclerosis will be explored.
>
> The 16th International Congress is being sponsored by the National
> Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Society for Nutritional
> Sciences, the Canadian Dietetic Association, Agricultural Institute of
> Canada and the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology.
>
> OMNI will be sponsoring a number of speakers and participants from
> developing countries to attend the Congress. For more information,
> please contact:
> OMNI
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> Employment Opportunities with the South Pacific Commission
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> Position: Medical Entomologist
> Closing Date: July 31, 1996
> Duty Station: Noumea, New Caledonia
> Tenure: Three years in the first instance.
>
> The successful applicant will be responsible to the team leader of the
> Vector Borne Disease Control Programme. Applicants should have a higher
> degree (preferable at the doctoral level) in entomology and a minimum
> of three years working experience in a developing country or similar
> environment. Experience in practical applied entomology would be useful.
> Good written and spoken communications skills are essential. Good
> administrative skills are highly desirable. Fluency in English and/or
> French is required, and a good working knowledge of the other is an
> advantage.
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> Position: Non-communicable Disease
> Epidemiologist/Nutritionist
> Closing Date: July 31, 1996
> Duty Station: Noumea, New Caledonia
> Tenure: Three years in the first instance.
>
> As a mean of rationalisation and integration the South Pacific
> Commission has decided to amalgamate the position of Nutritionist and
> Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiologist. The position will involve the
> development of integrated programmes in community health nutrition with
> the view of improving nutritional status of Pacific islanders and to
> control and prevent non-communicable diseases in the region.
>
> Qualifications and Experience: A higher degree (preferably at a doctoral
> level) in public health nutrition and epidemiology is essential;
> Applicants should also have a minimum of 3 years working experience in
> a developing country or similar environment (candidates with experience
> in the Pacific will be an advantage). Experience in the production,
> management and use of food composition data would also be useful. Good
> communication skills (written and spoken) are essential. Good
> administrative skills are highly desirable. Fluency in English and/or
> French is required, and a good working knowledge of the other an
> advantage.
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> Position: Epidemiologist/Health Planner
> Team leader - Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (VBDCP)
> Closing Date: July 31, 1996
> Duty Station: Noumea, New Caledonia
> Tenure: Three years in the first instance.
>
> The successful applicant will be responsible to provide advise and report
> to the Manager Community Health Programmes in relation to the management
> and implementation of the Vector Borne Disease Control Project.
>
> Qualifications and Experience: A higher degree (preferably at doctoral
> level) in public health and epidemiology is essential. Applicants
> should also have a minimum of 3 years working experience in a developing
> country or similar environment (candidates with experience in the
> Pacific will be an advantage). Experience in management of large scale
> programmes or projects will be an advantage. Good communication skills
> (written and spoken) are essential. Good administrative skills are
> highly desirable. Fluency in English and/or French is required, and a
> good working knowledge of the other an advantage.
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> Position: Non-Government Organisation Expert
> Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (VBDCP)
> Closing Date: August 31, 1996
> Duty Station: Noumea, New Caledonia
> Tenure: Three years in the first instance.
>
> The successful applicant will work with the Commission’s Vector Borne
> Disease Control Programme and will be expected to assist in the
> mobilisation of communities in the project countries and to participate
> in vector control activities and other activities related to the
> project to prevent and control vector borne diseases.
>
> Qualifications and Experience: Experience in working with grass roots
> Pacific communities is required. Good communication skills (written
> and spoken) are essential. Qualification in sociology, anthropology
> and health education would be an advantage. Good administrative skills
> are highly desirable. Must be prepared to visit/work with villages and
> rural communities. Fluency in English and/or French is required, and a
> good working knowledge of the other an advantage.
>
> For more information regarding the above positions, please contact:
> Secretary-General, South Pacific Commission
> P.O. Box D5 Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia
> Tel: (687) 26 20 00 ; Fax: (687) 26 38 18
>
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> Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization
> - Vacancy Notices
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> Post Title: Environmental Health Advisor; Level: P.4
> Post Number: 4.0490
> Duty Station: Guatemala City, Guatemala
> Tenure: Two years, first year probationary period
> Division/Program/Office: Health and Environment (HEP)
>
> Basic Salary: US$45,413 at single rate, US$48,824 with primary
> dependents (per annum net of taxes). Post adjustment: US$8,084 at
> single rate, US$8,691 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes).
> Hardship/Mobility: US$5,277 at single rate, US$7,036 with primary
> dependents (per annum net of taxes).
>
> Minimum Requirements:
> Education: Bachelor of science degree in sanitary, environmental or
> civil engineering or environmental sciences (biology or ecology) with
> a master's degree in public health, sanitary engineering, environmental
> engineering or environmental sciences (biology or ecology).
> Experience: At national level: Seven years of progressively more
> responsible experience in positions in public health and /or
> environmental health, workers’ health, water supply and sanitation, or
> promotion and protection of environmental quality.
> At international level: Two years of experience in providing technical
> cooperation and/or participating in projects and activities in health
> and the environment in developing countries of the Region.
> Languages: Very good knowledge of Spanish with a working
> knowledge of English.
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> Post Title: Advisor on Communicable Diseases; Level: P4
> Post Number: 4.4964
> Duty Station: Bolivia
> Tenure: Two years, first year probationary period
> Division/Program/Office: Disease Prevention and Control (HCP)
>
> Basic Salary: US$45,413 at single rate, US$48,824 with primary dependents
> (per annum net of taxes). Post adjustment: US$11,035 at single rate,
> US$11,864 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes).
> Hardship/Mobility: US$5,277 at single rate, US$7,036 with primary
> dependents (per annum net of taxes).
>
> Education: An M.D. degree and a master’s degree in epidemiology or
> public health with an emphasis in epidemiology or a Ph.D. degree in a
> health related science with specialized postgraduate training in
> epidemiology or public health.
> Experience: At national level: Seven years of experience with managerial
> responsibilities on epidemiological and disease prevention and control
> programs. Experience should include the administration of health services
> related to communicable diseases and the application of primary health
> care strategy. Expertise in the control of tropical diseases such as
> Chagas’ disease, dengue, and malaria would be an asset.
> At international level: Two years of participation in technical
> cooperation programs and activities in epidemiology, disease control,
> and/or health services administration, involving more than one country.
> Languages: Very good knowledge of Spanish with a working knowledge of
> English.
>
> For more information regarding the above positions, please contact:
> Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization
> 525 Twenty-Third Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA
> Fax: (202) 861-3379 Tel: (202) 861-3396
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