“We are convinced that access to health information is an integral aspect of human rights, requiring us to network with partners that will enable us to expand our local and regional capacities and thus multiply the available social capital in our countries.” Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).The Public eHealth, Innovation and Equity Project (eSAC) will officially host its website launch on September 6 2012 at 9 a.m. EST. The eSAC project aims to contribute to the improvement of the health and wellbeing of marginalized population groups in Latin America and the Caribbean through the application of Public eHealth solutions. Participation in the launch webinar is free of charge and open to all. Be part of the eSAC conversation by accessing www.paho.org/virtual/KMC-ESAC at 9 am (EST) on September 6th!The website launch event features a live webinar with main speaker, Dr. Alex Jadad, Chief Innovator and Founder at the Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, Canada. Other speakers will include Marcelo D’Agostino from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Chaitali Sinha from the International Research Development Centre (IDRC). eSAC will also use this opportunity to promote its upcoming Innovation Competition, where individuals, teams and institutions in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region will be invited to submit proposals for the development of highly innovative, effective, and low-cost Public eHealth interventions.eSAC Young Professionals (YPs) have been promoting the project in their home territories, attending various events and engaging interested persons through social media. Since last December, eSAC has hosted an eSAC tweetchat on Thursdays at 8pm EST. In addition to a special launch tweetchat on September 6, all the YPs will host sub-regional webinars as of the following week.The eSAC project is jointly developed by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the University of Toronto and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
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Keep Calm. Keep Walking. Carry On.
I saw this today in my Facebook feed (Courtesy of Canada Walks via PAHO) and knew I needed to share it. It’s based on the hugely popular “Keep Calm and Carry On”. The message is very simple and clear. The behavior is simple. Yet, getting people to talk more is not always simple.
I remember growing up in Dominica, walking was the norm. I walked every day from home to school, home to church, home to the market. We lived close enough to town that walking was easy. Now, when I go back, everyone wants to take the bus or use the car. Who’s still walking?
So, go on a share this mantra. Keep Calm. Keep Walking. Carry On.
Participate online in the 2012 National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media
New for 2012:
Participate online in the 2012 National Conference on
Health Communication, Marketing, and Media
August 7 – 9, 2012
From the comfort of your desk through our
Virtual Conference Pilot
In an effort to expand the conference’s reach, we are excited to announce a limited virtual pilot of some of the sessions scheduled for the 2012 Conference.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the 2012 National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media virtually!
All Plenary sessions and a limited number of Special Sessions and Breakout sessions will be streamed live!
To learn more or to register, go to http://tinyurl.com/c8gqupc.
UNDP Young professionals programme accepting applicants NOW!
Eligible Caribbean countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Young professionals Programme
The United Nations is looking for highly qualified candidates who are ready to launch a professional career as an international civil servant. The young professionals programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative that brings new talent to the United Nations through an annual entrance examination. For young, high-calibre professionals across the globe, the examination is a platform for launching a career at the United Nations. This programme builds upon the national competitive recruitment examination (NCRE) which was held for the last time in 2010.
Are you eligible to participate in the young professionals programme examination?
- Do you hold at least a first-level university degree?
- Are you 32 or younger by the end of this year?
- Do you speak either English and/or French fluently?
- Are you a national of a participating country?
The examination is held worldwide and is open to nationals of countries participating in the annual recruitment exercise – the list of participating countries is published annually and varies from year to year.
This examination is also held for staff members of the United Nations Secretariat who work within the General Service and other related categories and aspire to a career within the Professional and higher categories. For more information about staff members participating in the young professionals programme, click here.
The examination tests your substantive knowledge, analytical thinking, drafting abilities, as well as your awareness of international affairs.
Initially you will be appointed for two years and then be reviewed for a continuing appointment. The Organization promotes mobility within and across duty stations and job families. As a new recruit you are expected to work in at least two different functions and duty stations within your first five years of service. You will be offered orientation and mobility training as well as career support. This will help you adapt and accelerate the learning period leading to productive work and job satisfaction as an international civil servant.
For more information on the examination, please refer to https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=NCE
CHC Career Profile: Orain Edwards, Jamaica
Orain is a youth advocate and international relations practitioner who has more than seven years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Orain has a Bachelors of Science degree in International Relations from the University of West Indies Mona Campus and will read for his Masters of Arts in Global Governance and Public Policy at the Middlesex University in London (UK). Orain currently works as the Program Manager for Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) where he focuses on sexual reproductive health and rights and HIV & AIDS. In his capacity as Program Manager, Orain coordinates three projects focused on family planning and comprehensive sexual education, LGBT and human rights along with HIV & AIDS issues as well as issues affecting marginalised youth. Orain currently works with international partners such as Advocates for Youth, and regional partners such as Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition. Orain has participated and presented at the World Youth Conference in 2010, UN Conference on Climate Change 2011, Caribbean Regional HIV Conference 2011, Global Commission on HIV 2011 and Aspen Environment Forum 2011 among several conference and summits within the Washington, DC. He has also been at the forefront of charting the inclusion of raising our awareness around the impact of climate change and the environment on young people’s sexual and reproductive health and the rights for young people in Jamaica, the Caribbean, and the Global South. He has experience in lobbying US policymakers, including Secretary Clinton’s Office, Ambassador Eric Goosby at the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, Congresswoman Barbara Lee at the State Department, and on Capitol Hill around foreign policy and funding for HIV and family planning. Orain has been actively involved in youth development and empowerment. He has participated in the National Youth Parliament for three consecutive years and sits on the UNESCO Education Advisory Board.
Orain is currently a Fellow for Atlas Corps. His host is Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, Washington D.C. CHC will be speaking with Orain in coming weeks about his experience so far.
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