SYNERGY ONLINE: Bulletins and News Briefs from The Canadian Society for International Health: [log in to unmask] =================================================================== Power, Participation and Partnerships for Health Promotion Leadership, August 1st -2nd, 1996, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------ "An opportunity to improve cross-sectoral actions to promote health by participating in a specially designed, practical symposium featuring the international expertise of two of the most well respected names in health promotion." Who should attend: health promoters, policy makers, public health researchers, primary health care sector, government and non-government health and welfare organisations, education sector, hospitals sector, sports and arts organisations, community and self-help groups. Cost: $A395 To book a place contact Sharon Osman at VicHealth, Telephone: 61 3 9345 3200 Mail: PPP Symposium VicHealth, P.O. Box 154 Carlton Sth. 3053 E-mail: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------ NEW- POSTION AVAILABLE July 1996 - July 1997 (part-time @ 2 days/week) ------------------------------------------------------------ Members of a consortium of the Inter-Agency Working Group on Latin America (a country working group of the Canadian Council of Cooperation) are seeking a Coordinator for its work on the theme "Popular Sector Response to Economic Exclusion". This consortium is one of three consortia looking a various themes in Latin America. The Coordinator will animate the process of taking the work beyond the development stage; eg., contact with partners in Latin America, formulation of concrete work plans, elaboration of research methodology. Closing Date for Application: Friday, July 5, 1996 at 12:00 pm. Starting Date: Monday, July 22, 1996 The position is part-time (2 days a week) from July, 1996 - July, 1997. The preference would be to have the Coordinator work from home where he/she has access to a telephone, fax, e-mail and computer. The position could be based in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal or Cobourg. The interviews and training will take place in Ottawa and the Coordinator should be available to come to meetings in Ottawa when the need arises. The salary is $15,000. There is a possibility that the position could be increased to 3 days a week in September to include work with another consortium. To apply: Please submit a curriculum vitae, including three references who are available for consultation by phone in July 1996. At least two referees should be familiar with your work skills. Please write a clear and concise one page statement of your perspectives on the effects of globalization on the poor in Canada or the Third World. For a full job description/qualifications regarding the position and/or to send the c.v., reference list and statement to: Jean Symes, Central America Monitoring Group c/o Inter Pares, 58 Arthur Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7B9 Fax: (613) 594-4704 ----------------------------------------------------------------- PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION/WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Vacancy Notice ----------------------------------------------------------------- Vacancy Notice: 96/PAHO/09 Post Title: Epidemiologist Level: P.4 Post Number: .5640 Duty Station: Washington, D.C. Tenure: Two years, First year probationary period Division/Program/Office: Division of Health and Human Development (HDP) Basic Salary: $45,413 at single rate, $48,824 staff member with primary dependant (per annum net of taxes) Post Adjustment: $13,442 at single rate, $14,451 staff member with primary dependant (per annum met of taxes). Minimum Requirements: Education: M.D. or Ph.D. degree in one of the health professions with a postgraduate degree in epidemiology. Experience: At the national level: Seven years of experience in activities related to the application of epidemiological principles and methods to health surveillance, health care planning and health policy development including training and research in epidemiologicmethods. At the International level: Two years of experience in activities related to the application of epidemiological principles and methods to health surveillance, health care planning, training and/or research. Languages: Very good knowledge of English and Spanish. For more information regarding the above position, including information on skill requirements and duties for specific positions, please contact: Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization 525 Twenty-Third Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA Tel: (202) 861-3377; Fax: (202) 861-3379 =================================================================== This document is available, with full formating and accents, from: Ce document est egalement disponible, avec les accents et la mise en page: http://www.hwc.ca:8080/csih/syn_indx.html ===================================================================