SYNERGY ONLINE: Bulletins and News Briefs from The Canadian Society for International Health: [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Vacancy Notice --------------------------------------------------------------------- Post Title: Regional Advisor on Air Pollution Control; Level: P.4; Post Number: .3432; Duty Station: CEPIS - Lima, Peru; Tenure: Two years, first year probationary period; Division/Program/Office: Health and Environment (HEP). Basic Salary: $48,019 at single rate; $51,597 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes); Post adjustment: $17,239 at single rate; $18,523 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes); Hardship/Mobility: $5,577 at single rate; $7,436 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes). Minimum Requirements: Education: University degree in engineering, physics, or chemistry from a recognized university with advanced studies to the master's degree in sanitary engineering, environmental engineering or environmental sciences from a recognized university, specialized training in air quality control is mandatory. Experience at national level: Seven years of progressively more responsible experience in national institutions concerned with environmental quality control mainly in the area of air pollution control and related areas. Experience in working with public health institutions would be an asset. Experience at international level: Two years of experience in providing technical cooperation and/or participating in projects and activities for the development, management, or evaluation of air quality programs, preferably in the Latin American and Caribbean regions. Languages: Very good knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese with a working knowledge of English. For more information, contact: PAHO, 525 Twenty-Third Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA Tel: (202) 974-3396; Fax: (202) 974-3379; Vacancy Hotline: (202) 974-3333; http://www.paho.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- PAHO announces a Graduate Thesis Grants Program in Public Health --------------------------------------------------------------------- PAHO, through the Research Coordination Unit of the Division of Health and Human Development, announces the Graduate Thesis Grants Program in Public Health. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the professional development of researchers in the public health disciplines. It also seeks to increase interest in research projects addressing public health problems in Latin American and Caribbean countries. Thesis grants of up to US$ 10,000 are available for professionals enrolled in master's and doctoral programs in public health disciplines. The grants can be used to finance field activities and data processing and analysis of research results. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be professionals who are citizens and reside in Latin American and Caribbean countries, and are candidates for a master's or doctoral degree in a public health discipline in duly accredited programs in these countries. Applications will be accepted from Latin American and Caribbean professionals enrolled in graduate programs outside these countries, provided that the proposals are for Ph.D. dissertations and that they address a research problem relevant to their country of origin. There will be two cycles in every calendar year for the receipt and review of proposals. The deadline for the first cycle is 31 January, and the second is 31 August. The program will award grants to ten candidates per calendar year and will select the five best proposals submitted in every cycle. Interested parties should request the application forms and PAHO's guidelines for research project proposal from the PAHO/WHO Representative Office in each country or directly from PAHO Headquarters at the following address: Graduate Thesis Grants Program, Research Coordination Unit (HDP/HDR) Division of Health and Human Development PAHO, 525 23rd Street, NW Washington DC 20037 USA Tel: (202) 974-3115; Fax: (202) 974-3680; e-mail: [log in to unmask] For more information, contact: Dr. Rebecca de los R¡os, Regional Advisor in Public Health Research e-mail: [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Policy Research Unit at Queen's University seeks project manager --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Health Policy Research Unit (QHP) at Queen's University is seeking a project manager to evaluate the Alternative Funding Plan for the Queen's Medical Faculty. This project involves different research projects, as well as research staff and clinical faculty. Requirements: a Ph.D in Evaluation, Epidemiology, or Health Administration, or a related discipline, or significant work experience in health care appropriate to the position of project manager. Applicants should also have a strong research background and proven leadership skills. The deadline for applications is April 14, 1997. For more information, contact: Linda Thomas, Administrator, Queen's Health Policy Research Unit 3rd Floor, Abramsky Hall, Queen's University, Kingston ON K7L 3N6 Canada Fax: (613) 545-6353 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Boston University sponsors program on Health Care in Developing Countries --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Boston University School of Public Health is offering its annual Health Care in Developing Countries Program from May 31-August 27, 1997. This intensive twelve-week program provides an overview of issues faced in the planning and delivery of health care in resource-constrained environments. The program includes site visits, social activities, and an academic retreat outside of Boston. For more information, contact: Dr. William J. Bicknell, Director Centre for International Health 53 Bay State Rd., Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617-353-4524; Fax: 617-353-6330; TELEX: 200191 BUUR; Internet: [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Chilean Society of Epidemiology hosts Third Chilean Congress on Epidemiology --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Chilean Society of Epidemiology will host the Third Chilean Congress on Epidemiology from October 14-17, 1997, in Santiago de Chile. For information on both registration and the submission of abstracts, contact: Dra. Andrea Olea Sociedad Chilena de Epidemiologia Casilla 52.750, Correo Central, Santiago Tel: 638-42-48; Fax: 632-72-56 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Canada hosts First International Conference on Fog & Fog Collection --------------------------------------------------------------------- The First International Conference on Fog & Fog Collection will be held July 19-24, 1998 in Vancouver, Canada. The theme is "Examining the role of Fog in Science, Sustainable Forestry, and Development." The conference will cover topics including: fog physics and chemistry; the role of fog in water planning for developing countries; and potential applications of fog water collection. Abstracts must be submitted by September 1, 1997. For more information, contact: Dr. Robert S. Schemenauer, Conference Chair P.O. Box 81541, 1057 Steeles Ave. West, North York, ON M2R 2X1 Canada e-mail: [log in to unmask] conference web site: www.tor.ec.gc.ca/armp/Events.html --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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