SYNERGY ONLINE: Bulletins and News Briefs from The Canadian Society for International Health: [log in to unmask] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Pan American 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: $45,416 at single rate; $48,824 staff member with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes); Post Adjustment: $13,442 at single rate; $14,452 staff member with primary dependents (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 including maintenance 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 Pharmaceutical Services; Level P.4: Post Number: 4.3957; Duty Station: Brasilia, Brazil; Tenure: Two years, First year Probationary Period; Division/Program/Office: Health Systems and Services Development (HSP) Essential Drugs and Technology (HSE). Basic Salary: $48,019 at single rate; $51,597 staff member with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes); Post Adjustment: $29,868 at single rate; $32,093 staff member with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes); Hardship/Mobility: $2,145 at single rate; $2,860 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes). Minimum Requirements: Education: Master's degree in pharmacy from a recognized university and postgraduate training or specialization in drug policies and quality control, drug regulations, drug supply, drug production and development, pharmaceutical services, or a related subject. Experience at national level: Seven years of experience in the administration of programs and projects related to drug policies and regulations, drug quality control, drug production and development, pharmaceutical services, and/or operations research in the pharmaceutical field. Experience at international level: Two years of experience in providing technical assistance in the development, management, operation, or evaluation of pharmaceutical programs or projects. Languages: Very good knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese and a working knowledge of English. For more information, contact: PAHO, 525 Twenty-Third St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA Fax: (202) 974-3379; Tel: (202) 974-3396; Vacancy Hotline: (202) 974-3333 --------------------------------------------------------------------- For additional information about these and other vacancy notices, check out the PAHO website at: http://www.paho.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- International Human Rights Law Group seeks Field Legal Officer for Nicaragua ---------------------------------------------------------------------Int ernational Human Rights Law Group seeks Field Legal Officer, to be based based in Nicaraguan Atlantic Coast region. Duties include: coordinating/supervising a legal clinic; designing/conducting training for lawyers/paralegals; facilitating communication between Atlantic Coast groups and others; and empowering NGOs' initiatives to strengthen human rights protection. Qualifications: lawyers experienced in human rights field work and/or the provision or management of legal services; political judgment/knowledge of Latin American political/legal traditions; commitment to capacity building and democratic development; and fluency in Spanish and English. Salary Range: $36,000 to 40,000. Please send a cover letter and resume to: ATTN: Legal Officer--Latin America International Human Rights Law Group 1601 Connecticut Ave, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20009 USA Fax: (202)232-6371 -------------------------------------------------------------------- PATH Canada announces creation of Net Gain for Africa Task Force -------------------------------------------------------------------- PATH Canada is pleased to announce that it will house the newly- created Net Gain for Africa Task Force. The objective of this two-year programme is to reduce morbidity and mortality from malaria, particularly among women and children, by increasing the availability of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in sub-Saharan Africa. The task force will develop a reference center for ITN programming and information dissemination, and will work with interested organizations to support projects and research designed to make ITN technology both more sustainable and more affordable. The initiatives of the Task Force will provide the foundation upon which a Net Gain Secretariat will be built. For further information, please contact: PATH Canada 170 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 902, Ottawa, ON K1P 5V5 Canada Tel: (613)233-0623; Fax:(613)230-8401; E-mail: [log in to unmask] http://www.synapse.net/~path/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- PATH Canada annonce l'etablissement du Groupe de travail « Net Gain pour l'Afrique » -------------------------------------------------------------------- PATH Canada a le plaisir d'annoncer qu'il accueillera le nouveau Groupe de travail « Net Gain pour l'Afrique ». Le but de ce programme de deux ans est de reduire la morbidite et la mortalite causees par le paludisme, notamment chez les femmes et les enfants, en rehaussant la proportion de foyers d'Afrique sub-saharienne possedant leurs propres moustiquaires et les traitant regulierement avec un insecticide adequat. Ce groupe de travail mettra sur pied un centre de reference pour assurer la diffusion d'informations sur les moustiquaires traitees aux insecticides (MTI). Il collaborera avec des organisations interesses afin d'elaborer des strategies novatrices et efficientes pour les programmes des MTI. Ses initiatives lui permettront de contribuer a rendre la technologie des MTI plus durable et plus largement disponible, a un prix abordable. Les initiatives du groupe de travail constitueront l'assise sur laquelle un Secrtariat de Net Gain sera construit. Pour tout autre renseignement, veuillez vous adresser a : PATH Canada 170, avenue Laurier Ouest, suite 902, Ottawa (Ontario) Canada K1P 5V5 Tl. : (613) 233-0623; Telec. : (613) 230-8401 C. elec. : [log in to unmask]; http://www.synapse.net/~path/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- CPHA hosts its 88th Annual Conference -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Canadian Public Health Association is hosting its 88th annual conference from July 6-9, 1997 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The theme is "Investing in Health: The Shaping of Public Policy." The deadline for early registration is April 30, 1997. For more information, contact: CPHA 400-1565 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R1 Tel: (613) 725-3769 ext. 126; Fax: (613) 725-9826 E-mail: conferences @cpha.ca; http://www.cpha.ca --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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