Jobs and Announcements

IDRC-RoKS Call for Proposals 2002-2003

The Research on Knowledge Systems (RoKS) exploratory initiative of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is launching its second annual research competition (2002-2003). This year's theme: "Strengthening Knowledge Policy for Small States: How can small states participate more effectively in local, regional, and global knowledge partnerships?" requests concept notes. The competition will award up to seven grants, with a maximum value of CAD$ 80,000 each. For joint proposals where researchers are located in two or more countries a maximum of CAD$ 160,000 will be awarded.

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International Postdoctoral Fellowship

The main goal of this Fellowship is to support training of foreign scientists in rigorous scientific research methodology at a clinical or basic research facility in the United States. The purpose of this training is to prepare these scientists to successfully conduct high-quality research in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) when they return to their home countries.

Further details: /newsletter/id/29578
International Society for Infectious Diseases Small Grants Program

The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) is accepting applications for the April 2003 round of Small Grants.

Further details: /newsletter/id/29568
Invitation to suggest topics for the South African Health Review 2003

The preparations for the South African Health Review 2003 are underway. The theme for this year is equity. We would like to invite you to submit your suggestions on what you think should be covered in this Review, by 15 Feb 2003.

Further details: /newsletter/id/29559
Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED)
Vacancy notice for Post of Coordinator

COHRED is looking for a Coordinator to lead the organisation into the next phase of its development. COHRED's vision is to attain a system of effective health research as a tool for development, based on values of equity and social justice and targeting the health problems of those most in need. COHRED works with numerous developing countries, research networks, UN agencies and other organisations to advocate for country-driven health research, based on the ENHR approach.

Further details: /newsletter/id/29527
Equity in HIV/AIDS, Health Sector Responses and Treatment Access

The Regional Network for Equity in Health in Southern Africa (EQUINET) and Oxfam GB are inviting expressions of interest from individuals or organisations based within the region for a programme of work on Equity issues in HIV/AIDS, Health Sector Responses and Treatment Access in Southern Africa between February and July 2003.

Further details: /newsletter/id/29494
HIV/AIDS Training Program for Medical Doctors in Africa
Call for Applications

This is a call for applications for the HIV/AIDS Training Program for Medical Doctors in Africa for the year 2003. The HIV/AIDS Training Program is a one-month, full-time, non-resident course with a 10-person capacity. A total of 5 applicants from outside of Uganda and 5 applicants from Uganda will be selected. The course entails a comprehensive overview of HIV/AIDS related basic science, epidemiology, care and treatment, and prevention for adult and paediatric populations. The course includes clinical experience and classroom teaching with instruction provided by both national and international HIV/AIDS experts. The course includes examinations.

Further details: /newsletter/id/29506
II International Forum for the Advocacy of Peoples’ Health
Porto Alegre, January 20th – 23rd, 2003

Four hundred participants of the I International Forum for the Advocacy of Peoples' Health, performed in Porto Alegre in January 2002, soon before the II World Social Forum (WSF), recommended the accomplishment of a II International Forum for the Advocacy of Peoples' Health preceding the III WSF in January 2003. This will allow a widened participation of all those interested, a preparation of the contributions on health issues for the III WSF, and, at the same time, to raise the health theme to a power in the several activities within the WSF itself. Conclusions of the I International Forum, available through the link below, summarize the objective and the motivation for this II Forum, where we want to build an International Agenda on the Defense of the Health Right, as well as to launch the basis for an international call for the accomplishment of the I World Forum for the Advocacy of Health in Porto Alegre – Brazil, in the first semester of 2004.

Further details: /newsletter/id/29511
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
THE WOMEN’S DIGNITY PROJECT

The Women’s Dignity Project (WDP) is seeking two interns to work with WDP for six-month to one-year internships in 2003 and 2004 (internships for shorter periods are generally not available). A modest stipend will be paid to interns, but the bulk of costs will be the responsibility of the intern. If interested, please contact the Executive Director of WDP at wdp@cats-net.com or at PO Box 79402, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Women’s Dignity Project (WDP) was created to mobilize action for the prevention and management of obstetric fistula within a framework of health and gender equity, and human rights.

Further details: /newsletter/id/29509
PMTCT Advisor
Center for Disease Control

Incumbent will be working with the Global AIDS Program, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), South Africa. Incumbent will provide technical assistance to CDC and the HIV/AIDS, STD and TB Directorate within the National Department of Health (NDOH) in the development, implementation and evaluation of PMTCT communication strategies, integration of HIV counseling activities and the monitoring and evaluation of PMTCT programs at the national and provincial levels. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Deputy Director of Research, HIV/AIDS, STD and TB Directorate, and the Chief Directorate of MCWH and Nutrition.

Further details: /newsletter/id/29505

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