SYNERGY ONLINE: Bulletins and News Briefs from The Canadian Society for International Health: [log in to unmask] ======================================================================== Second Announcement: 1996 CUCHID COURSE: HEALTH, EQUITY & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Workshop component: September 30 to October 4, 1996 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Canadian University Consortium for Health in Development (CUCHID) announces the third in a series of courses in international health. Special Features of this course: 1. The course is designed in particular for individuals who are interested in using the course modules and materials in their own learning setting: such as a workshop, as part of an existing course, or as an "independent study" course. 2. Learning will occur in two components: * a "face-to-face" workshop (September 30 - October 4, 1996) to be held at McMaster University; * an "at home" component, including the dynamic use of electronic communication; this distance learning component will begin in mid-September and continue to November 8. 3. Each participant will be asked to select a "reference population", preferably a country in the "South"; this population will serve as a basis for analysis and application of the various course modules. Access to, and experience with electronic communication will be a requirement. PRELIMINARY COURSE OUTLINE: HEALTH, EQUITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Course Objectives: 1. To understand the concepts of equity and sustainability as applied to the field of health and development; 2. To explore some global health problems, including analytic approaches relevant to health, equity and sustainability; 3. To conduct a situation analysis on a "reference population", typically a country, using the analytic approaches featured in the course and focusing on a specific problem or issue. Course Modules: These are grouped in three clusters: Analytic Approaches: * Economic analysis ("Economic Structural Adjustment Programs" - ESAP) * Analysis of Cultural Appropriateness * Burden of Illness Analysis * Cost-efficiency Analysis Pandemics & Problems: * Sexually Transmitted Infections/HIV * Trauma & Violence (including the impact of "militarism" on human health) * Tobacco and sustainable development * Health and the environment Application to Groups and Populations: * Gender, equity and development * Health of children * Country situation analysis * Other vulnerable groups The workshop will take place at McMaster University in Hamilton and is open to academic, NGOs, and graduate students, from international health field or other relevant disciplines. Further information/application can be obtained at: http://www-cih.csu.mcmaster.ca/cuchid.crse.anounce.html ------------------------------------------------------------ Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization - Vacancy Notice ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization - Vacancy Notice ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ======================================================================== 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 ========================================================================