SYNERGY ONLINE: Bulletins and News Briefs from The Canadian Society for International Health: [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------- CSIH is moving!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note that the new address of the Canadian Society for International Health, effective July 7, 1997, will be: Canadian Society for International Health 1 Nicholas St., Suite 1105 Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7 Canada Tel.: (613) 241-5785; Fax: (613) 241-3845 E-mail & World Wide Web addresses remain the same: E-mail: [log in to unmask]; WWW: http://www.csih.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- Veuillez prendre note que la nouvelle adresse de la Societe canadienne de sante internationale, a partir du 7 juillet, 1997, sera: La Societe Canadienne de Sante Internationale 1 rue Nicholas, Bureau 1105 Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7 Canada Tel.: (613) 241-5785; Telec.: (613) 241-3845 Les adresses du courrier electronique et du site Web ne changent pas: C. elec: [log in to unmask]; WWW: http://www.csih.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- Se ruega tomar nota que la nueva direccion de la Sociedad Canadiense de Salud Internacional, a partir del 7 de julio de 1997, sera: La Sociedad Canadiense de Salud Internacional 1 Nicholas, Oficina 1105 Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7 Canada Telefono: (613) 241-5785; Fax: (613) 241-3845 Las direcciones de correo electronico y de la pagina Web no cambian: Correo electronico: [log in to unmask]; WWW: http://www.csih.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- PAHO Vacancy Notice --------------------------------------------------------------------- Post Title: Advisor on Environmental Health; Level: P.4; Post Number: .5113; Duty Station: Asuncion, Paraguay; 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: $9,604 at single rate; $10,319 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: Bachelor of science degree in sanitary, environmental or civil engineering or environmental sciences (biology or ecology), with a Master's degree in public health, sanitary or environmental engineering or environmental sciences (biology or ecology). Experience: At national level: Seven years of progressively more responsible experience in positions in public health and/or environmental health, workers' health, water supply and sanitation, or promotion and protection of environmental quality. At international level: Two years of participation in technical cooperation programs and activities in health and the environment in developing countries of the region. Languages: Very good knowledge of Spanish with a working knowledge of English. For more information, contact: Pan American Health Organization, 525 Twenty-Third Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA Fax: (202) 974-3379; Tel: (202) 974-3396; Vacancy Hotline: (202) 974-3333; http://www.paho.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO seeks Media Relations Officer for Global Tuberculosis Programme --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Global Tuberculosis Programme of the World Health Organization (WHO), based in Geneva, is seeking an experienced public relations specialist to coordinate media relations activities, publicize major reports, and organize highly visible World TB Day campaigns and events around the world. Requirements: Five years experience conducting media relations on health, development, or social issues; international campaign coordination experience, persuasive writing abilities; team work, problem-solving abi lities, and good political judgment; a university degree. Monthly Remuneration: approximately USD 6,000 tax-free (salary plus post adjustment, subject to fluctuation. Opportunity exists for extensive international travel. Tenure: 11 months, subject to renewal. Deadline for application: July 10, 1997. For more information on the Global TB Programme, visit the Programme's website at http://www.who.ch/programmes/GTB_Homepage./html To apply, send cover letter quoting reference PRC/GTB, c.v. with photograph, and published writing samples, to: Head, Professional Candidates (PRC/GTB), World Health Organization, 20, Avenue Appia, CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland. Fax: 41-22-794-0746 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Calgary hosts International Health Business Opportunities Conference --------------------------------------------------------------------- The International Health Business Opportunities Conference will be held in Calgary, Alberta, from October 28-30, 1997. Canadian organizations active in the following sectors may be particularly interested: health-related biotechnology, health-related services, health informatics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals. For more information, visit the IHBOC '97 website at: http://www.alberta.com/ihboc97, or contact: Caroline Van Dorsen, Tel: (403) 258-3479; Fax: (403) 258-3402; E-mail: [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------- The 1998 conference of the Caribbean Studies Association will be held May 26-30, 1998 in Antigua-Barbuda. For more information, visit the website at: http://www.fiu.edu/~lacc/csa98 --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Canadian Association for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Canadian Association for Mexican Studies host joint conference in 1988 --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Canadian Association for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CALACS)(XXVIII Annual Congress) and the Canadian Association for Mexican Studies (CAMS) (Third International Congress) will host a joint conference from March 19-22, 1998 at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The conference theme is "Latin America: Moving Beyond Neoliberalism". CALACS and CAMS invite proposals for papers and panels that reflect on the social, cultural and economic transitions within Latin America and the Caribbean as the region moves beyond the immediate changes wrought by neoliberalism. Deadline for proposals: October 1, 1997. For more information, contact: Dr. Conrad M. Herold, Program Coordinator, Latin American Studies Program, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V5A 1S6 Tel.: (604) 291-5426; Fax: (604) 291-4989; E-mail: [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Poste ouvert pour d'epidemiologiste-specialiste des sciences humaines --------------------------------------------------------------------- Le Centre de recherche de l'hopital Douglas recrute une epidemiologiste-specialiste des sciences humaines. Exigences: formation et experience reconue en medecine et en anthropologie; formation en psychiatrie sociale et/ou psychiatrie communautaire, sciences humaines et epidemiologie; experience en elaboration de projects de recherche et d'etudes centrees sur la communaute; experience en utilisation des methodes epidemiologiques et qualitatives de recherche en sante; bilingue, anglais/francais; experience en recherche internationale et/ou collaborative au Canada et a l'etranger un atout. Date limite: 30 juin 1997. Pour information supplementaire, contactez: Directrice administrative, Centre de recherche de l'hopital Douglas, 6875, boulevard Lasalle, Verdun (Quebec) H4H 1R3 Tel.: (514) 762-3033; Fax: (514) 762-3048 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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