The Institute of Development Studies, UK, is seeking to appoint two or three researchers to strengthen and expand its health and social change team. We encourage applications from outstanding applicants with a broad interest in issues of health and development. We particularly encourage people who can contribute to our work on one of the following: gender and health equity, health sector reform and development in China, or new approaches to health development in Africa. Closing Date: 8th October 2001. Interview Date: 29th & 30th October 2001.
Jobs and Announcements
Researchers, Institute of Development Studies, UK
Further details: /newsletter/id/28729
Contact: personnel@ids.ac.uk
29th Annual Conference - The Global Health Council
28-31 May 2002, Washington DC, USA
The Global Health Council invites healthcare providers, community organizers, program managers, policy makers, researchers, and advocates from around the world to submit abstracts for presentation at their 29th Annual Conference, 28-31 May 2002, in Washington, D.C. Abstracts are being solicited to present research and experience (in Panel Sessions, Roundtable Sessions, and/or Poster Presentations)that: 1) Further defines the challenges of global health in times of crisis, and 2) Identifies effective policies and programs to improve the health status of populations, especially of vulnerable groups. For full description refer to the online Call for Abstracts available in the Annual Conference section on GHC's website.
Further details: /newsletter/id/28742
Contact: shall@globalhealth.org
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, HARARE, ZIMBABWE
World Health Organization
Provide administrative support for operation of DPM's office. Contact Human Resources.
Contact: recruitment@whoafr.org
CHIEF OF PARTY FOR A PROGRAM OF ORPHANS CARE & SUPPORT
Manage a program to advance the learning and practice of community-based support and care of children affected by HIV/AIDS and oversee the development of relationships with stakeholders.
Contact Jenny Marion.
Contact: jmarion@pacthq.org
Global forum for health research 5
Geneva, 9-12 October 2001
The overall objective of Forum 5 is to review progress in addressing the fact that less than ten percent of health research funding tackles 90 percent of the world's health problems. Participants will include policy-makers, researchers, donors and administrators. See the website or email for more information.
Contact: forum5@globalforumhealth.org
LECTURER
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
UWC's School of Public Health provides health and welfare personnel with the necessary tools to facilitate the process of transformation in the country's health and welfare sectors. The UWC SOPH has established itself as a national leader in public health teaching, research and service development: Its innovative educational and research activities focus on the implementation of district health systems. To qualify for this post, you will need a qualification in the Health Sciences gained at tertiary level, together with a minimum of a Masters degree, preferably in public health, primary health care or a related field. Possession of a doctoral degree would be an advantage. Proven experience in the development and management of health systems and programmes, as well as in health systems research is highly desirable, as is experience in the teaching and supervision of postgraduate students. Closing date: 3 August 2001.
Further details: /newsletter/id/28766
MEDICAL OFFICER/SCIENTIST
World Health Organization, Department of Reproductive Health & Research
11-month appointment. Lead the clinical research program and further develop the network of collaborating centres in developing countries. Contact TMM Farley.
Contact: FarleyT@who.int
2nd international health conference:
reshaping the nursing landscape
Johannesburg, South Africa, 19/20 June 2002
This conference calls on the profession to respond with a new frame of mind and new insights on: educating health professionals; clinical practice, care and research; health informatics and technology; and new contexts and trends. Email Robbie Cameron for more information.
Contact: robbie.cameron@pixie.co.za
COMMONWEALTH AWARDS FOR ACTION ON HIV/AIDS
The Commonwealth Secretariat, Commonwealth Foundation, Commonwealth Business Council and the Para 55 Group are jointly planning an Awards Ceremony for outstanding work, activities or projects in the area of HIV/AIDS. The Ceremony will take place in Melbourne, Australia on the evening of Thursday 4 October 2001, prior to the next meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government. Nominations are invited for awards in the following categories:(a) Policy and Advocacy (b) Prevention (c) Comprehensive Care. Groups: a maximum of 12 awards will be made, one in each of the above three categories to individuals or organisations within the following four groups:
(1) Government (2) Civil society/NGOs/community-based organisations (3) The private sector (4) The media. Nominations for awards must be received by 31 July 2001.
UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO HEALTH INFORMATION
International videoconference
You are warmly invited to participate in an international videoconference that is bringing together organizations worldwide who are working to improve access to relevant practical information for healthcare providers and health professionals in low-income countries. 'Universal Access to Health Information' (UAHI) will provide real-time video links between providers, infomediaries, and end-users of information in Cape Town, Harare (to be confirmed), London, Nairobi, Sao Paulo, and Washington DC. Participation is open to all with an interest, subject to availability of space. To register, and for further information email your name, affiliation, and a brief note of your professional
interests to Linda Berkowitz.
Further details: /newsletter/id/28701
Contact: IHNinfo@cs.com