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 Notices --------------------------------------------------------------------- Post Title: Chief, End User Support; Level: P.4; Post Number: .6001; Duty Station: Washington, D.C.; Tenure: Two Years, first year probationary period; Division/Program/Office: Management and Information Support (ACS). Basic Salary: $45,413 at single rate; $48,824 staff member with primary dependent (per annum net of taxes); Post Adjustment: $13,442 at single rate; $14,452 staff member with primary dependent (per annum net of taxes). Minimum Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field of study. Master's degree in computer science, business, or a related field of study. Experience: Nine years of combined experience in support of end users for complex computer installations and applications, in the implementation and maintenance of small to medium size NOVELL networks of LANs and PC systems and in supporting desktop software suites, of which at least five years includes supervisory experience. Skills: The incumbent must possess proven management skills, be able to analyze network and software requirements from a user point of view, and be able to take action leading to the timely resolution of anticipated or reported problems. The incumbent works closely with a wide variety of management, professional, and office workers and must be able to maintain good working relationships with users without compromising professional standards. Languages: Very good knowledge of English with a working knowledge of Spanish. ---------------- Post title: Advisor on Essential Drugs and Contraceptive Management; Level: P.4; Post Number: .5996; Duty Station: Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Tenure: Two years, first year probationary period; Division/Program/Office: Health Systems and Services Development (HSP) Essential Drugs and Technology (HSE). Basic Salary: $45,413 at single rate; $48,824 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes); Post Adjustment: $15,440 at single rate; $16,660 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes); Hardship/Mobility: $10,148 at single rate; $13,531 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes). Minimum Requirements: Education: Postgraduate degree to at least the master's level in pharmacology with specialization in drug policies and quality control, drug regulations, drug supply, drug utilization, drug production and development, pharmaceutical services, or a related subject. Experience at the national Level: Seven years of operational experience in the pharmaceutical field, including experience with programs and projects related to drug policies and regulations, drug quality control, and drug purchase, storage and distribution. At the international level: Two years of experience in providing technical cooperation concerning the development, management, operation or evaluation of pharmaceutical projects and programs. Experience in logistical aspects and management of family planning would be an asset. Languages: Very good knowledge of French with a working knowledge of English. For more information, contact: PAHO/WHO 525 Twenty-Third St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA Tel: 202-974-3379l; Fax: 202-974-3396; http://www.paho.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CSIH offers Spanish Immersion and Health Study Course ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH) is offering an opportunity for members and others to upgrade their Spanish skills, and to learn about both health care provision and the culture in Guatemala. The Spanish Immersion and Health Study Course will be held in Guatemala. It consists of one-on-one language training, cultural and social activities, living with a local family, visiting a major health organization/site and a debriefing meeting. The course costs $1700 for members and $1900 for non-members. Course dates are: April 27, 1997 - May 25, 1997; June 29, 1997 - July 27, 1997, and October 19, 1997 - November 16, 1997. Registrations are now being accepted for the first session. For more information, contact: Canadian Society for International Health 170 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 902 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1P 5V5 Tel: 613-230-2654; Fax: 613-230-8401; e-mail: [log in to unmask] http://www.csih.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SCSI offre un Cours d'immersion en espagnol et d'etude sur la sante ---------------------------------------------------------------------- La Societe canadienne de sante internationale offre a ses membres et aux autres personnes interessees la possibilite d'ameliorer leur connaissance de l'espagnol, d'etudier la prestation des soins de sante, et de decouvrir la culture du Guatemala. Le cours d'immersion en espagnol et d'etude sur la sante est offert en Guatemala. Il comprend des cours de langue individuels, des activites culturelles et sociales, hebergement avec une famille locale, une visite d'un site d'organisation ou de projet en sante, et une seance de debreffage. Le cours cout 1 700$ pour membres et 1 900$ pour non-membres. Nous acceptons des maintenant les demandes d'inscription a la premiere session. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec: Societe canadienne de sante internationale 170, avenue Laurier Ouest, suite 902 Ottawa (Ontario) Canada K1P 5V5 Tel: 613-230-2654; Fax: 613-230-8401; C.elect.: [log in to unmask] http://www.csih.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Project HOPE seeks program coordinator for new substance abuse prevention program ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Project HOPE, a non-profit international health and education foundation, seeks a Program Coordinator for a new school-based substance abuse prevention program in Moscow, Russia. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in health promotion or health education, experience in international health education and health program coordination, international living experience, knowledge of substance abuse issues, and proficiency in the Russian language. Please send a resume to: Cindy Marino, Recruiter, Project HOPE Rt. 255, Millwood, Virginia, USA 22646 Tel: 1-800-544-4673; Fax: 540-837-1813; e-mail: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for abstracts for international conference on the globalization of professions ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Centre for Quality Assurance in International Education, the Associa tion of Accrediting Agencies of Canada, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development will co-host an international conference entitled "Trade Agreements, Higher Education and Globalization of the Professions: A Multinational Discourse on Quality Assurance and Competency." The conference will be held in Montreal, Canada, from May 7-9, 1997. The deadline for the submission of abstracts is April 1, 1997. For more information, contact: The Centre for Quality Assurance in International Education One DuPont Circle, NW, Suite 370 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202-293-6104 or 800-496-2981; Fax: 202-293-9177 E-mail: [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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