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20 Avenue Appia
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Special Programme for Research and Training
in Tropical Diseases (TDR)
WHO
20 Avenue Appia
CH-1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Internet: http://www.who.org
Division of Emergency and Humanitarian
Action
Preparedness Emergency Programme
Tel: +41 (0)22 791 2976
Fax: +41 (0)22 791 4844
Division of Emerging and other Communicable
Diseases Surveillance and Control
Fax.: +41 (22) 791 4878
UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for
Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
(TDR)
Dr. Fabio Zicker
Tel: +41 (0)22 791 3805
Fax: +41 (0)22 791 4854
E-mail: zickerf@who.ch
WHO Immunology Research and Training Centre
c/o UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research
and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR)
Dr J. A. Louis, Head
Fax: +41 (0)22 791 4774
E-mail: louisjae@who.ch
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Advanced course on immunology, vaccinology & biotechnology |
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Genève: World Health Organization (WHO) |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
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Healthcare areas: Immunization and Vaccination
Healthcare areas: Infectious Diseases
Clinical Research and Methods
Clinical Research and Methods: Molecular Biology |
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WHO Immunology Research and
Training Centre, Lausanne, Switzerland. |
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Objectives/
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The first part will be
devoted to the recent advances in the areas of basic immunology
and molecular biology. Teaching modules will be structured
to deal with the specific problems related to bacterial,
parasitic and viral infections of public health importance.
One module will be specifically devoted to the development
of new vaccines and the testing of their efficacy.
Practical sessions will be organized during which participants
will perform techniques related to: a) the evaluation
of the humoral and cellular immune response to infectious
agents, and b) identification of micro-organisms in biological
samples by nucleic acid hybridization.
There will be an opportunity for one or two participants
to stay at the Centre for a period of up to 4 months after
the Course for further specialized training. It is mandatory
that, those interested in this possibility mention it
in their initial application to their Government and explain
in detail their motivation in the letter to Dr
Pascal Launois. |
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10 September to 24
October 2008 |
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30 April 2008 |
Participants'
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Candidates should fulfil the
following requirements:
* have an excellent knowledge of English;
* university degree: doctorate of medicine, or M.Sc or Ph.D
in microbiology or other biological sciences;
* be actively engaged in teaching, research or national
public health services;
* be under 40 years of age. |
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Dr Pascal Launois,
Tel: +41 (0)22 791 2659
Fax: +41 (0)22 791 4854
Email: launoisp@who.int
Internet: http://www.medramo.ac.ma/fmp/docm/cioms.pdf
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Health Leadership Service |
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Genève: World Health Organization (WHO) |
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Switzerland |
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Diploma |
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Management: Health Services Management
Management: Health System Management
Management: Human Resources Development
Management: Strategic Project Management |
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English |
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Genève, Switzerland and
abroad |
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Objectives/
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The curriculum will be taught
over two years. Approximately 10% of the programme will
constitute formal courses and 90% work experience. The
formal courses will emphasize participatory learning over
lectures. A four-week introductory course will be followed
up by distance learning exercises, a two week refresher
course and then by a two-week booster course tailored
to the specific needs of each Officer.
The work assignment is the most important learning element
of the programme, and depends heavily on the Supervisor.
The Supervisor will help each young professional to achieve
the desired performance standards in each competency (listed
below) by providing continual assessment and, as necessary,
remedial work. A Mentor will provide each Officer with
counselling and guidance.
Following formal assessment of the Officers’ existing
skills, the programme will focus on strengthening
each Officer’s competencies in order to build
sustainable capacity for health leadership.
These broadly cover:
* ethics and equity
* strategic thinking in a global and country environment
* health systems development
* knowledge and project management
* personal leadership skills (including communication
and negotiation skills)
* technical skills (including epidemiology, report writing,
needs assessments and outbreak control)
Products and outcomes
- The immediate goal: prepare public health leaders
- Training tailored to each participant's needs
- Strengthening public health competencies with a unique
emphasis on leadership
- The graduates will help fill identified gaps of support
relating to improvements in surveillance and response,
and they will be able to address:
* major communicable disease threats such as HIV, TB
and malaria;
* challenges related to maternal and child health, and
environmental health;
* any weaknesses in health systems
- A network of leaders
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March, 2009 |
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April 2008;
A call for applications to places on the second cohort will
be advertised soon.
We strongly encourage online applications: http://www.who.int/employment/vacancies/en/index.html |
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2 years |
Participants'
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You should be under 38 years
of age, with an advanced degree in a field related to public
health. You should have at least two years’ developing
country work experience relevant to public health. You should
be fluent in English and have a very good knowledge of at
least one other UN Official language (Arabic, Chinese, French,
Russian and Spanish). Women and nationals of developing
countries are particularly encouraged to apply. |
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For
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Health Leadership Service
(HLS) EIP/HRH/LMF
World Health Organization
20 Avenue Appia
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Email: hlsmailbox@who.int
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Internet: http://www.who.int/health_leadership/en/ |
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Biosafety Training Course in Mali for Africa related to Potential Release of Genetically Modified Disease Vectors |
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Genève: World Health Organization (WHO) |
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Switzerland |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
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Health Research and Methods: Vector Control
Healthcare areas: Parasitic Diseases |
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English |
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Bamako, Mali |
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Objectives/
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The genetic transformation
of disease vectors opened a new era for control of viral
and parasitic diseases by significantly reducing the ability
of some vectors to transmit pathogens. Currently there
has been progress in the genetic transformation of Aedes
and Anopheles mosquitoes to make them refractory to transmit
dengue virus and Plasmodium respectively. However, this
technology raises concerns not only in the scientific
world, but also in the general population with regard
to safety for humans and the environment, handling, feasibility,
efficiency, and release of such genetically modified organisms,
especially in African countries.
The goal of this Biosafety Training Course is threefold:
1) to increase the awareness of African researchers and
decision-makers to issues and challenges such as ethical,
legal and social implications related to the development
and implementation of this technology; 2) to ensure the
feasibility and safety of genetically modified disease
vectors in African countries; and 3) to build capacity
in Africa for the safe development and implementation
of this technology. |
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17 November –
1 December, 2008 |
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15 October
2008 |
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Requirements |
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The course aims to train dedicated
researchers, vector biologists and decision-makers in vector
control and the assessment and management of biosafety for
human health and the environment. The course is also open
to local community leaders. Approximately 15 Africans belonging
to the target group will be trained per year. This is expected
to continue for up to three years in the assessment and
management of biosafety and in the set-up and management
of regulatory principles and bodies. Applicants should provide
two letters of recommendation from their supervisors or
other senior scientists stating how the training will be
used in the immediate future. |
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The course is sponsored by TDR.
The costs of all selected applicants will be covered by
the course (travel costs, hotel, meals and transportation). |
For
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Madama Bouaré, PhD
Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université
de Bamako
BP : E3206, Colline de Badalabougou, Bamako, Mali
Tel: +223 (0)222 32 44
Mobile: +223 (0)678 42 91
Fax: +223 (0)223 81 68
Email: mbouare@ml.refer.org
Internet: http://www.who.int/tdr/svc/grants/calls/biosafety-training-mali
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First Global Forum on Human Resources for Health |
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Genève: World Health Organization (WHO) |
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Switzerland |
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Conference |
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Management: Human Resources Development |
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English |
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Kampala, Uganda Conference
Venue |
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Objectives/
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The Forum will be attended
by up to 1000 participants, including government leaders,
eminent health, development, civil society, academic and
health professional leaders from around the world. This
Forum will provide an extraordinary platform for sharing
and exploring solutions, consensus and capacity building,
and will further galvanize a global movement that is emerging
as a response to the increasingly pertinent human resources
for health (HRH) crisis.
The Kampala Forum comes at a critical moment when problem
recognition has grown enormously and the international
community is now moving towards action in addressing global
health challenges. With an acute global shortage and migration
of healthcare professionals, unfavorable and challenging
working conditions, inequalities in access to basic health
needs, new killer diseases threatening global security
and shorter life expectancies, a new type of health workforce,
capable of responding to these challenges is needed for
the 21st century.
The Forum meshes well with current movements to revitalize
primary health care on the 60th anniversary of WHO, 30
years after Alma Ata. It promises to be an exciting and
critical next step for achieving global goals and re-energising
the global movement for better health in the 21st century.
The Forum has three main objectives: Forum
at a glance
* To build consensus on accelerating human resources for
health action
* To build implementation capacity on human resources
for health action at a global and country level
* To build networks and alliances as a global movement
on human resources for health moving from recognition
to concrete action. |
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2 - 7 March 2008,
Kampala, Uganda |
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31 January
2008 |
For
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Global Health Workforce
Alliance
2008 Forum
World Health Organization
20 avenue Appia
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)22 791 1057 or +41 (0)22 791 4957
Fax +41 (0)22 791 4747
Email: ghwaforum@who.int
Internet: http://www.who.int/workforcealliance/forum/en/ |
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Fifth Public Health Pre-Deployment Course (PHPD5) |
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Genève: World Health Organization (WHO) |
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Switzerland |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
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Emergencies: Public Health in Emergencies and Disasters
Management: Human Resources Development |
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English |
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Ottawa, Canada Venue |
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Objectives/
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Emergencies, disasters and
other crises are increasing in number and magnitude, and
are affecting multitude of vulnerable and unprotected
people. Public health systems and social safety nets in
many countries become further weakened and are easily
overwhelmed. The added value of humanitarian work is also
challenged, and reforms to improve quality, accountability
and predictability of response are changing the ways humanitarian
organizations work.
The purpose of this Course is to prepare professionals
with knowledge and experience in different public health
and related fields to work effectively, efficiently and
safely in the design, implementation, management and/or
coordination of emergency response and early recovery.
Related links:
- Purpose
and learning outcomes
- Contents
and methods
- Faculty
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2008:
16-29 November 2008 2009: 15 to 28
March 2009 - Hammamet, Tunisia. 2009:
27 Sept. - 10 Oct. 2009 - Hammamet, Tunisia. |
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2008;
31 August 2008 How
to apply 2009: 30 November 2008
for course in March 2009: 4 July 2009
for course in September |
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Requirements |
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The Course is open to all interested
and motivated candidates who have the minimum entry criteria
listed below. Professionals from outside WHO are encouraged
to apply, as diversity in terms of experience is of value
for this Course. Participants |
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US2,500 per person. This covers
course tuition and materials. Participants (or their employers/sponsors)
are expected to cover their travel costs from their place
of residence or work to Ottawa and back, accommodation and
meals, as well as medical and travel insurance, out-of-pocket
and other incidental expenses. |
For
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World Health Organization
20 avenue Appia
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Email: hactraining@who.int
Internet: http://www.who.int/hac/techguidance/training/predeployment/phpd5/en/index.html |
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Analysing Disrupted Health Systems in Countries in Crisis |
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Genève: World Health Organization (WHO) |
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Switzerland |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
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Management: Health System Management
Emergencies: Public Health in Emergencies and Disasters |
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English |
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Hammamet, Tunisia |
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Objectives/
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Health systems in countries
in crisis pose major challenges to Member States and to
the international community. In fact, these systems are
often weak and unable to address the increased health
needs of the affected populations. The capacity of health
workers to analyse major features and distortions of these
systems is, overall, limited.
This weakness negatively affects the formulation of adequate
sector strategies and plans. There is general dissatisfaction
with the inadequate evidence based on which emergency
appeals are launched and response interventions designed.
This course aims to address these problems as part of
a broader learning programme to improve the analytical
and planning capacity of Ministries of Health and agencies
in countries in crisis. In addition, as an integral part
of this course, we plan to provide mentoring and technical
support to selected participants in relevant assignments
in their countries.
Related links:
- Training
content
- Methodology
- Country
Case Studies
- Faculty
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20 October - 1 November
2008 |
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1 September
2008 Apply
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Requirements |
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The course is open to all interested
and motivated candidates who have the minimum entry criteria
listed below:
* A degree in medicine, public health, social sciences or
related disciplines;
* At least 3 years of work experience in humanitarian action
or health systems development, preferably in complex emergencies;
* Able to complete 15 to 20 hours of pre-course assignments;
* English language proficiency. |
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# The course is residential
and accommodation will be available at the training site.
WHO will cover lodging and meals for all participants.
# WHO will cover travel expenses of national officials from
Ministries of Health. Participants from UN agencies and
NGOs will have their travel related expenses (airplane ticket
and per diem) covered by their respective organizations.
# Selected unaffiliated candidates are only expected to
bear their travel related expenses. |
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World Health Organization
20 avenue Appia
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Ms Karima Jambulatova
Tel: +41 (0)22 791 1332 or
Email: jambulatovak@who.int
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Ms Linda Doull, Merlin
Tel: +44 207 0141 600
Email: doull@merlin.org.uk
Internet: Click
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WHO Congress on Traditional Medicine |
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Genève: World Health Organization (WHO) |
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Switzerland |
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Conference |
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Public/Global Health: Primary Health Care
Healthcare areas: Traditional Medicine |
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English |
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Beijing, China |
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Objectives/
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The year 2008 will be significant
for WHO as it will be the 60th anniversary of WHO and
the 30th anniversary of the Alma-Ata Declaration. The
goal of the Alma-Ata Declaration was health for all by
the year 2000 through promotion and strengthening of systems
based on primary health care. The Alma-Ata Declaration
is especially significant for traditional medicine (TM).
Although TM has been used for thousands of years and the
associated practitioners have made great contribution
to human health, it was not until the Alma-Ata Declaration
that countries and governments were called upon to include
TM in their primary health systems for the first time,
and to recognize the associated practitioners of TM as
a part of the health care team, particularly for primary
health care at the community level. It was at this time
that the WHO Traditional Medicine Programme was established.
Congress Objectives:
* review the role of traditional medicine and associated
practitioners in health care in line with the Alma-Ata
Declaration and in the renewal of primary health care
* review the progress of the countries in the field of
traditional medicine
* share information and experience in how to integrate
traditional medicine into national health systems based
on primary health care
* share information related to research, education, and
practice of traditional medicine
* promote the proper use of traditional medicine by the
population
Based on the main components agreed upon at two working
group meetings of the organizational committee, the Congress
will consist of five activities as outlined below:
Congress main activities
- Opening Ceremony
- International Forum on Integration of TM/CAM into
Health System
- Satellite Symposia and Exhibitions
- Public Communication and Education for Proper Use
of Traditional Medicine in Selected Local Communities.
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7 - 9 November 2008
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World Health Organization
20 avenue Appia
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Email:
WHOTMC2008@who.int
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