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: Advisor on Health Economics and Financing; Level: P.4; Post Number: .3930; Duty Station: Washington, D.C.; Tenure: Two years, first year probationary; Division/Program/Office: Division of Health and Human Development (HDP) Public Policy and Health Program (HDD) Basic Salary: $48,019 at single rate; $51,597 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes); Post Adjustment: $11,092 at single rate; $11,919 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes) Minimum Requirements: Education: A bachelor's and a postgraduate degree to at least the master's level in economics with specialized studies in health economics, development economics, public health or health administration. Experience at national level: Seven years of experience in economic/financial analysis as applied to health and health care policies at the national level. Experience in research activites in the area of health or development economics is desirable. At international level: Two years of participation in projects and activities involving analytical, teaching or advisory work in health economics and financing with an emphasis on policy formulation and evaluation. Languages: Very good knowledge of English or Spanish, with a working knowledge of the other. 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; Vacancy Hotline: 202-974-3333 http://www.paho.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bir Zeit University (West Bank) seeks a Professor of Public Health ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Department of Community and Public Health at Bir Zeit University (West Bank) seeks a public health specialist interested for the position of Professor of Public Health for its new Masters of Public Health Program. Tenure: September 1, 1997 to August 31, 1998. Requirements: Candidates should be a relatively senior person, equivalent to an Associate Professor. The individual should be able to teach environmental health, primary health care, health and society, and basic public health. The course load is one class per session. The candidate would also supervise student projects and theses. The teaching language is English. Knowledge of Arabic is not required, but would be an asset. The individual would be able to carry out independent health research. Please submit a letter of interest and an updated CV by March 27, 1997 to: Margaret Hilson, Assistant Executive Director, International Programs Canadian Public Health Association 400 - 1565 Carling Ave., Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8R1 Tel: 613-725-3769; Fax: 613-725-9826; E-mail: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ L'Universite de Bir Zeit University (Cisjordanie) recrute un professeur de sante publique ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Le Departement de sante communautaire et de sante publique de l'Universite de Bir Zeit (Cisjordanie) recrute un(e) specialist(e) en sante publique pour un poste a titre de professeur de sante publique dans le nouveau programme de maîtrise en sante publique du Departement. La duree du poste sera du 1er septembre 1997 au 31 aout 1998. Le/la candidat(e) devrait avoir de l'experience dans l'enseignement universitaire, et etre en mesure d'enseigner les cours en sante environnementale, les soins de sante primaires, la sante et la societe, et la sante publique. Le candidat sera responsable d'un cours par session et supervisera les theses et les travaux des étudiants. La langue de l'enseignement et de travail sera l'anglais. La connaissance de la langue arabe n'est pas necessaire, mais sera un atout. Le Departement encouragera l'individu a poursuivre sa propre recherche en sante. Les individus interesses sont pries de faire parvenir une lettre d'interet ainsi qu'un CV a jour au plus tard le 27 mars, 1997 a l'attention de: Margaret Hilson Directrice generale adjointe, Programmes internationaux Association canadienne de sante publique 400 - 1565 avenue Carling, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8R1 Telephone: 613-725-3769; Telecopieur: 613-725-9826; adresse electronique: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ L'Universite de Montreal offre sessions d'ete en gestion, sante publique et environnement ------------------------------------------------------------------------ L'Universite de Montreal offre la troisieme ecole d'ete en gestion, sante publique et environnement du 2 au 27 juin, 1997. Elle s'adresse a des administrateurs et a des professionnels du domaine de la sante, possedant un niveau de formation equivalent a un premier cycle universitaire et une experience professionnelle. Deux series de sessions de quarante-cinq (45) heures chacune, regroupees en trois concentrations, sont offertes au choix des participants. Chaque session cout 950$ canadiens. Vous pouvez consulter le programme detaille en utilisant notre site webb http//alize.ere.umontreal.ca/gris/sp/ufc/eesp.html ou Benoit Gaumer Unite de formation continue, Secteur de la sante publique Universite de Montreal C.P. 6128, succ. Centre-ville Montreal, Qc H3C 3J7 telephone : 514-343-7937; telecopieur : 514-343-2448 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AIHA seeks a Country Coordinator - Bosnia ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The American International Health Alliance (AIHA) is a non-profit group which supports health care assistance projects in the New Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union and in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), under grants from USAID. AIHA is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Country Coordinator - Bosnia. Duties include: supporting and monitoring partnership activities in Tuzla, Bosnia including, travel and logistical arrangements; liaising with Bosnian Ministry of Health, USAID, US Military, bilateral donor institutions and local officials; financial accounting of project expenses; and monthly reporting and program evaluation. Minimum Requirements: B.A./B.S., in Public Health, International Public Administration, or related field; 3 years experience in development work; strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Salary commensurate with experience and educational background. Please respond with cover letter to: AIHA Human Resources P.O. Box 28056 Washington, D.C. 20038-28056 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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