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HDDFLASH ISSUE No. 11, December 3, 1996
Electronic Newsletter and archiving Service on human development issues
World Bank
Human Development Department
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In this issue....
* Trends in Health Status, Services and Finances in Central and Eastern Europe
* What's New in the HDDFLASH Archive?
* Meetings and Conferences
* PAHO Publication - "Health Promotion: An Anthology"
* Publications from OMNI (Opportunities for Micronutrient Interventions)
* Vacancy Announcements
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Trends in Health Status, Services and Finances in Central and Eastern Europe
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This cross-national study of ten countries provides empirical evidence of the
trends in health status, health services and health care financing
in countries which have undergone transitions to a market economy in Central
and Eastern Europe during the 1990s. It validates and expands on many of the
early hypotheses formulated in a previous article by Preker and Feachem
(1994).**
The decline in life expectancy alongside increasing income levels observed
across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is inconsistent with the usual
positive correlation between these two variables. Although this appears to be
an inherited trait from the former socialist era, this cross-national study
considers an empirical exploration of a variety of such trends in health
status that have significant implications for policy makers in the transition
economies (emerging patterns in crude death rates, infant mortality rates,
immunization rates, standardized death rates, lifestyle patterns such as
smoking, and alcohol consumption).
In many countries, economic transition has led to a significant reduction in
real resources devoted to the health sector (a drop in recurrent expenditure
on salaries, drugs and other consumables as well as a drop in capital
investments). Yet, few countries have successfully downsized their health
sectors or reallocated health spending in line with their diminished financial
resources. Even in countries which increased health care expenditures from
five to seven percent of GDP through the introduction of payroll-based labor
taxes, existing data do not indicate that the additional resources have been
used in an efficient way, or that they have led to improved quality care.
The study revealed significant new information about health status and the
health sector which could not have been obtained without a proper
cross-national study. However, the sample size was too small and the
selection of countries too biased for regression analyses and identification
of the determinants of the observed changes and trends in health status and
health services. In order to strengthen the objective criteria for influencing
policies and implementing changes in the World Bank's client countries, there
is an urgent need for a more systematic approach to data collection and
operational research in these countries, supported by the World Bank and the
various international agencies.
** Preker, A. and Feachem R. 1994. "Health Care," in Nicholas Barr, ed., Labor
Markets and Social Policy in Central and Eastern Europe: The Transition and
Beyond, New York: Oxford University Press.
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What's New in the HDDFLASH Archive
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path015 Successful Field Trial of Uniject(R) in Bolivia (2368 bytes-11/96)
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path019 HIV Dipstick Receiving International Recognition (2118 bytes-11/96)
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MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES
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1. 30th ANNUAL SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION EDUCATORS (SNE) MEETING, Quebec, Canada,
July 1997
"Collaborate, Communicate, and Celebrate" SNE 1997
Building Bridges Through Collaboration, Communication, and Celebration is the
theme of the Society for Nutrition Education's (SNE) 30th Annual Meeting,
July 22-26, 1997, at the Radisson Gouverneurs Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.
This meeting will provide a forum for exchanging ideas and
information on how to improve and strengthen nutrition education
practice and provide an environment for developing professional skills.
The SNE meeting is officially designated as a satellite meeting of the 16th
International Congress of Nutrition being held in Montreal the following week.
For further information contact:
Ms Faye Labatt, Meeting Manager, Society for Nutrition
Education, 2001 Killebrew Drive, Ste. 340, Minneapolis, MN 55425-1882, USA
Telephone: 612-854-6721 Fax: 612-854-7869
E-mail:labat004@tc.umn.edu
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2. International Vitamin A Consultative Group (IVACG) MEETING; Cairo, Egypt,
SEPTEMBER 1997
THEME: SUSTAINABLE CONTROL OF VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY: DEFINING PROGRESS
THROUGH ASSESSMENT, SURVEILLANCE, EVALUATION
The XVIII IVACG Meeting will be held from 22-26 September 1997 in Cairo,
Egypt.
The program will include invited presentations on the meeting theme.
Other oral, poster, and video presentations will be selected from
submitted abstracts on the following topics:
--Assessment technology for practical program application
including validity, practicality, and criteria for success
--Surveillance methodology for vitamin A status including practical
programmatic techniques
--Evaluation of individual intervention components
--Bioavailability of vitamin A from dietary sources
--Integration of vitamin A programs into community programs (e.g.,
vitamin A and immunization activities, involvement of the private sector),
including successes and concerns
--Vitamin A and HIV/AIDS
--Implications of concomitant infections for vitamin A status
(permanent versus transient reduction in serum levels and the underlying
mechanism)
The XVIII IVACG Meeting is sponsored by the International Vitamin A
Consultative Group (IVACG) and the local organizing committee in Egypt.
For further information, please contact:
IVACG Secretariat, ILSI
Research Foundation, 1126 Sixteenth Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20036-4810, USA.
Telephone 202-659-9024; fax 202-659-3617;
E-mail address: OMNI@DC.ILSI.ORG. http://www.ilsi.org/ivacg.html.
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Pan American Health Organization's - "Health Promotion: An Anthology
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office of the World
Health Organization, announces the availability of "Health Promotion: An
Anthology" at a discount price to HDDFLASH readers.
These ground-breaking studies have had lasting impact and attest to the belief
that public health requires a holistic point of view, rather than one limited
to disease prevention and control. Over 50 public health experts from four
continents contributed to this 372 page anthology. The papers are presented
in five parts.
1. Developing a framework
2. Building Health Public Policy
3. Strengthening Community Action
4. Developing Personal Health Skills
5. Health Promotion for Specific Groups
This important text is currently being adopted as required reading by major
Schools of Public Health in the U.S. and Canada. The Spanish-language
version is expected to be available by December 1996.
HDDFLASH readers are being offered a 10% discount off the list price of
$32.00, plus $6.00 shipping and handling within the US and $7.00 outside the
US. Additional discounts are available for purchases of ten or more copies.
For more information or to order, mention promotion FLASH1 and contact:
Anabel Cruz
PAHO Publications Program
525 Twenty-Third Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Tel:(202) 974-3067
Fax:(202) 338-0869
E-mail: cruzanab@paho.org
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The publication, "STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTING VITAMIN A PRODUCTION, CONSUMPTION,
AND SUPPLEMENTATION: FOUR CASE STUDIES" presents experiences from four
projects in Niger, Indonesia, and the Philippines which reflect the critical
importance of behavior change to achieve success in reducing and
eliminating vitamin A deficiency.
These case studies were compiled by USAID's Nutrition Communication
Project (NCP) and Communication and Marketing for Child Survival
Project, both managed by the Academy for Educational Development. The
USAID Opportunities for Micronutrient Interventions (OMNI) Project,
managed by John Snow, Inc., sponsored publication and dissemination
of the case studies.
To receive a copy of the publication please contact:
OMNI, 1616 North Fort Myer Dr, Suite 1100, Arlington, Virginia
22209 USA - Tel: 703 528-7474 - Fax: 703 528-7480
E-mail: omni_project@jsi.com WWW:
http://www.jsi.com/intl/omni/home
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1.>>>>>> Administrative and Financial Officer, The American International
Health Alliance (AIHA) - Kiev, Ukraine
Responsibilities:
Coordinates logistics and support services for partnerships, provides
financial accounting and monthly reports, assists in coordinating program
activities, and supervises local staff in the Kiev, Ukraine office.
Requirements: Three to five years experience in international
bookkeeping, preferably with an NGO; familiarity with USAID/federal cost
principles; knowledge of internal audit practices (helpful, but not
required); B.A./B.S in Finance or Accounting; and Ukrainian language skills.
Please respond with a cover letter to: AIHA, Human Resources,
1212 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20005
2.>> Procurement Specialist, The American International Health Alliance
(AIHA)- Washington DC
Responsibilities:
- Manages procurement of goods and services for regional offices;
- Provides assistance to regional staff with issues related to procurement;
- Contributes to the review/revision of procurement policies to ensure
compliance with USAID standards;
- Maintains proper documentation in procurement files/property management
system;
- Works with vendors/shipping company to coordinate overseas
shipments.
Qualifications:
- Three (3) or more years of procurement experience for a federally-funded
not-for-profit organization;
- Familiarity with federal procurement rules including OMB A-110, A-122,
Handbook 13, and the FAR;
- Experience preparing RFP's and cost/price analyses consistent
with federal rules.
Please respond with a cover letter to: AIHA, Human Resources,
1212 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20005
AA/EO EMPLOYER
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3.>>> Director of Fellowship and Exchange Programs, The German Marshall
Fund (GMF) of the United States - Washington DC
The German Marshall Fund (GMF) of the United States is dedicated to progress
through increased understanding between the U.S. and the peoples of Europe.
Headquartered in Washington DC, the foundation makes grants and operates four
programs in the areas of economic cooperation and competition, reform in
Central and Eastern Europe, the environment and work with policy and opinion
leaders.
The German Marshall Fund invites applications for the position of Director of
Fellowship and Exchange Programs
Responsibilities:
-The design and operation of a family of programs (total annual expenditure in
excess of $1 million)
- Supervise a staff of four
- Work with volunteer coordinators, nominators and selection committees in
each of the countries from which participants are drawn
- Assist in fund raising for program expansion
The Director is appointed by and reports directly to the GMF President.
Qualifications:
-Familiarity with European affairs and interest in international public policy
and politico-economic issues
-Extensive networks of contacts internationally in public policy and
journalistic circles
-Ability to conceive and articulate programmatic direction
-Willingness to relocate to the Washington DC area
-Knowledge of German or another European language other than English is
preferred but not required.
For further information, please contact:
Edward K. Hamilton, Chairman
Hamilton, Rabinovitz & Alschuler, Inc
1990 South Bundy Drive, Suite 777
Los Angeles, California 90025
(310)979-4146 (voice)
(310) 820-6778 (fax)
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4.>> SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, Population and Health Programs
The Academy for Educational Development (AED), Washington D.C.
The person occupying this position will be responsible for providing
technical services and managing communication activities being carried
out in Africa under the Johns Hopkins University Population
Communications Services (PCS) Project.
Specific responsibilities include:
--Providing technical guidance on population and health programs in IEC
and social marketing, backstop project field staff, and recruit consultants
for technical assistance.
--Providing technical assistance in the population and reproductive health
fields: develop IEC materials, design and conduct training; provide
consulting on communications planning, implementation and evaluation.
--Maintaining close contact with the prime contractor (JHU) regarding
technical and contractual matters (average of one trip per week to
Baltimore).
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
-- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Public Health, Population or Communications
-- Fluency in French required; Spanish and/or Arabic desirable
-- At least 10 years international development experience including
overseas residency/field work; demonstrated capacity in communication
program planning, training and materials development
-- Familiarity with regulations and development process of USAID and
other international donors
-- At least 3 years experience in development of print, radio/TV and
other media and in the field of population, health and nutrition.
Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter indicating
vacancy #6322 to the personnel manager at AED, 1875 Connecticut
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009. Fax:(202)884-8413.
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5. >>> Director of Programs, The Task Force for Child Survival and
Development - Atlanta, Georgia
The Task Force for Child Survival and Development invites applications for the
position of Director of Programs. The Director of Programs provides oversight
to the Programs of the Task Force, is responsible for the management of the
financial system of the Task Force, and works closely with the Associate
Director for Support Services on administrative issues. The Director of
Programs serves as the primary contact between the Task Force and its
sponsoring agencies: The World Bank, the U.N. Development Program, the World
Health Organization, The Rockefeller Foundation, UNICEF and U.N. Population
Fund.
Qualifications:
-- M.D. or a Ph.D. degree and an established record of accomplishment in
international public health and administrative and financial management.
-- experience in working with U.N. agencies, international donors and
non-governmental organizations
-- demonstrated skills in negotiation and coalition building.
The position will be guaranteed for a minimum of 18 months with the
possibility of extension. Salary and compensation package are competitive.
Letters of interest including a CV should be sent to the Task Force Associate
Executive Director:
Mr. William c. Watson, Jr.
The Task Force for Child Survival and Development
One Copenhill
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
Deadline: Applications should be received by December 12, 1996 with a
commencement data for this position of January 1, 1997, depending on the
availability of the successful applicant.
The Task Force for Child Survival and Development is an equal opportunity
employer, closely affiliated with the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta
and administratively affiliated with Emory University.
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6.>>>> Moscow Program Officer: Central European Center for Health and the
Environment - Moscow
The Central European Center for Health and the Environment
(CECHE) is currently seeking candidates for the position of
Program Officer to be based in Moscow.
Responsibilities include:
* Directing dissemination effort in field of health care via mass
media;
* Supervising development of Russian NGO partner organizations;
* Fundraising and proposal writing for future projects
Requirements include:
* At least 2 years experience in NGO field in NIS;
* Fluency in Russian;
* Strong management, leadership, planning, communication, and
computer skills;
* Experience in mass media and health care reform a plus.
Start Date: Immediately
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Lisa Coll
CECHE
Fax: (7-095)917-5889
Email: ceche@glas.apc.org
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