SYNERGY ONLINE: Bulletins and News Briefs from The Canadian Society for International Health: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization - Vacancy Notice ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Post Title: Center Director; Level: P.5; Post Number .3175; Duty Station: Sao Paulo, Brazil; Tenure: Two years, first year probationary; Division/Program/Office: Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (BIREME) Basic Salary: $53,611 at single rate; $57,806 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes) Post Adjustment: $38,332 at single rate; $41,331 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes) Minimum Requirements: Education: A University degree to the Master's level in one of the health professions, library, information or computer sciences. An advanced degree at the Ph.D. level in one of these professions would be an asset. Experience: A combination of 15 years of progressively more responsible national and international experience in the health and information sectors. Experience should include managerial responsibilities involving research, education, in-service training, information dissemination, library administration, international development or other health information management related programs or activities. Languages: Very good knowledge of Portuguese, Spanish or English, and a working knowledge of the other two languages. For more information, contact: PAHO/WHO 525 Twenty-Third St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA Fax: 202-974-3379; Tel: 202-974-3396; Website: hppt://www.paho.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Recherche d'expertise canadienne en sante ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Le Ministere de la sante du Mali est a la recherche d'expertise pour un projet, finance par la Banque Mondiale, qui porterait sur une reforme institutionelle du secteur de la sante et de l'action sociale. Le ministere envisage de recruter une assistance technique chargee d'appuyer la Sous Commission Developpement Institutionnel en consequence. Pour les termes de reference, contacter: M. Cheick Hamed Tidiane SIMPARA President de la Sous Commission Developpement Institutionnel PSPHR BP 2536 Bamako MALI Tel: 223-22-64-05 ou 223-23-05-70 Fax: 223-22-20-08 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHEA seeks an International Development Program Manager ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Canadian Home Economics Association (CHEA) is seeking an International Development Program Manager. Duties include preparing funding proposals and liaising with CIDA, overseas partners, Canadian committees, and national associations. Qualifications: university degree in home economics or a related area; developing country experience; experience working with volunteers; excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (in both official languages), and experience in program planning and evaluation, budgeting, report writing, and management. Applicants must also be culturally sensitive and computer literate. Submit applications by January 31st to: Ellen Boyton, Executive Director, CHEA 307-151 Slater St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3 Tel: 238-8817; Fax: 238-8972 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Vacancy Notice for a Faculty Teaching Position at a School of Nursing ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Aga Khan Foundation Canada is seeking applications from highly motivated and dedicated professional nurses for a faculty teaching position in the School of Nursing. Applicants must have at least an MScN degree; teaching experience with either a School or College of Nursing; a clinical background in mental health nursing, and be fluent in English. Previous work experience in developing countries is desirable. This is a two-year contract position. Send a resume and the names of three references by January 31st to: Chief Executive Officer Aga Khan Foundation Canada 350 Albert St., Suite 1820 Ottawa, ON K1R 1A4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Volunteer Work and Internship Opportunities ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The following three organizations are seeking volunteers and interns: 1) AFRICARE needs volunteers for a variety of positions in non-profit work. Requirements: BA/BS, 3 years experience and language proficiency. Contact: Director of Management Services, AFRICARE 440 R Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20001 Tel: 202-462-3641 2) Coordinating Committee for International Volunteer Service (CCIVS) needs college students to assist with volunteer organizations. Contact: CCIVS, Maison de l'UNESCO 1 rue Miollis 75015 Paris, France Tel: 33-1-45-68-27-3132 3) Operation Crossroads seeks 200-250 volunteers and 20-25 project directors for multi-disciplinary grassroots projects in Africa and Brazil. Contact: Operation Crossroads, ATTN: Overseas Department 475 Riverside Dr., Suite 1366 New York, NY 10115 USA Tel: 212-870-2106 E-mail: <[log in to unmask]> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Update on International Policy Courses ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Center for Social Policy and Institutional Development (CSPID) World Learning/School for International Training is accepting applications for the following training opportunities: 1) International Policy Advocacy (IPA), a four-week intensive course designed to provide a practical, hands-on approach to learning the key advocacy concepts and skills NGOs need to influence policies of the UN, World Bank and other international institutions, as well as the agencies of the U.S. Government concerned with global policies. The course will be held from June 6-July 3, 1997 in Washington, D.C., New York City, and at the School for International Training in Vermont. 2) Policy Studies Semester (PSS), a 14-week program combining individualized instruction and classes concerned with research and analysis of policy issues. The course runs from February 13 to May 15, 1997. For more information on these and other training courses, contact: Center for Social Policy and Institutional Development (CSPID) World Learning/School for International Training P.O. Box 676 Brattleboro, Vermont 05302 USA Tel: 802-258-3339; Fax: 802-258-3248; E-mail: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Abstracts for the 8th International Congress of the World Federation of Public Health Association ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Tanzania Public Health Association will host the 8th International Congress of the World Federation of Public Health Associations from October 12-16, 1997 in Arusha, Tanzania. The theme is "Health in Transition: Opportunities and Challenges." Abstracts must be submitted no later than February 28, 1997. For a full list of abstract categories and details on the submission of abstracts, please contact: WFPHA Secretariat c/o American Public Health Association 10154 15th Street N.W., Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20005-2605 USA Tel: 202-789-5696; Fax: 202-789-5661 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This document is available, with full formatting and accents, at: Ce document est disponible, avec les accents et la mise en page a: http://www.csih.org/syn_indx.html