Canadian Public Health Association Employment Opportunity Senior Project Officer Canadian International Immunization Initiative The Canadian Public Health Association’s (CPHA) Global Health Programs has an opening for a Senior Project Officer with the Canadian International Immunization Initiative, Phase 2 (CIII-2). The CIII-2 (http://www.cpha.ca/programs/ciii/en/index.html), managed by CPHA and funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), supports the global immunization program. The CIII-2 aims to improve the health of people and strengthen the Primary Health Care (PHC) systems of selected developing countries by investing in disease prevention and childhood immunization programs, and by promoting equitable access to essential PHC services. This is an Ottawa-based position. Under the direction and supervision of the CIII-2 Program Coordinator, the Senior Project Officer shares the responsibilities of CIII-2 project activities in supporting the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), to strengthen immunization programs in developing countries. The Senior Project Officer’s role includes management of technical experts deployed on overseas assignments with regard to their recruitment, engagement, briefing/debriefing and the preparation of mission reports, as well as monitoring some of the field activities. Candidates should possess a university degree, preferably in public health or any related health field, and have a good understanding of public health and primary health care issues in developing countries. Candidates will have experience in the technical and planning, management and assessment aspects of international public health projects. Candidates must also have experience in human resource management, especially in consultant recruitment, selection and management. Overseas experience is required. Candidates should possess excellent communications skills, be able to work in a team, and good computer skills. The ability to communicate fluently in English and French is essential and fluency in Spanish is an asset. This position involves overseas travel. This position ends March 31, 2009. The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000 per year dependant on qualifications and experience. CPHA offers a comprehensive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer. Closing date for receipt of applications is September 15, 2006. Please submit your resume to: Office Manager Canadian Public Health Association 1565 Carling Avenue, Suite 400 Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R1 Fax: (613) 725-9826 [log in to unmask] Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates invited for an interview will cover their travel-related costs to Ottawa. Access CANCHID archives at: https://listserv.yorku.ca/archives/canchid.html plus CANCHID subscription management. CANCHID is a joint service of the Canadian Society for International Health < http:www.csih.org > and the Distributed Knowledge Project at York University. Queries to: [log in to unmask]