SYNERGY ONLINE: Bulletins and News Briefs from The Canadian Society for International Health: [log in to unmask] ======================================================================== 12 - 16 October, 1997, Arusha, Tanzania ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The World Federation of Public Health Associations announces its 8th International Congress to be held in Arusha, Tanzania, 12-16th October 1997. The meeting will be hosted by the Tanzanian Public Health Association. WFPHA is a non-governmental organization composed of national public health associations from 48 countries around the world. WFPHA Congresses are held every three years and are co-sponsored by WHO and UNICEF. For further information, contact: WFPHA Secretariat c/o APHA, 1015 15th Street, N.W. Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005 USA Fax: (202) 789-5681 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Two Positions Available at the American International Health Alliance (AIHA), Washington, DC ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Administrative & Financial Officer, Almaty, Kazakhstan The American International Health Alliance (AIHA) is a non-profit group which supports health care assistance projects in the NIS and CEE, under grants from USAID. AIHA is seeking an Administrative and Financial Officer who will coordinate logistics and support services for partnerships, provide financial accounting and monthly reports, assist in coordinating program activities, and supervise local staff in their Almaty, Kazakhstan office. The position requires: 3-5 years experience in international bookkeeping, preferable with an NGO; Prior field experience in office management, administration and programs support; Familiarity with Federal cost principles; knowledge of internal auditing practices helpful, but not required; and BA/BS in International Studies or Business. Please respond by Fax or E-mail to: M.M. Facsimile: (202) 789-0519; E-Mail: [log in to unmask] AIHA, P.O. Box 28056, Washington, DC. 20005, USA 2. CEE Program Analyst AIHA is seeking a Program Analyst who will manage a portfolio of Health Care Assistance Projects in Central and Eastern Europe, including logistics support, monitoring workplan progress, projecting and analyzing expenses and ensuing adherence to AIHA/USAID policies. Maintains documentation and data; oversees special projects, including Multinational task forces. Acts as liaison with AIHA overseas offices. The position requires: B.A./B.S.; graduate work or work experience preferable. Demonstrated interest in Eastern Europe, Health Care or Health Management, or International Relations desirable. Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software. Foreign language (E. European) skills are advantageous, but not required. Please respond to: AIHA, P.O. Box 28056, Washington, D.C. 20005, USA. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Training Institute for Primary Health Care and Aids Task Force Witbank, South Africa ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Training Institute for Primary Health Care and Aids Task Force is an organization that deals mainly with prevention, control and counselling PLWA, plus primary health care. They work with people(community) at grassroot level. Their target groups include; youth, migrant labours, teachers, traditional healers, truck/taxi divers and also mothers. They would very much like to be in contact with any Canadian who is interested to share information and even to visit them in South Africa, should they be traveling there in the future. They are interested in being introduced or linked to any donor agency who could possibly provide funding. For more information, please contact: Joseph Libani Banda, Project Coordinator Training Institute for Primary Health Care and Aids Task Force Lot/ERF 6 - Ferobank, Schonland Drive Emalahleni, Witbank 1039 Tel: (0135) 991 137 ; Tel: (0135) 962 380; Fax: (0135) 991 137 P.O. Box 4715, Witbank 1035 (RSA) ======================================================================== 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 ========================================================================