HIV/AIDS: IRIN/PlusNews Weekly Issue 512, 19 November 2010
NAIROBI, 19 November 2010 (PlusNews) - CONTENTS:
SWAZILAND: Declining customs union revenues threaten AIDS response
HAITI: Combating TB in Port-au-Prince's tent cities
EAST AFRICA: CEOs lead by example, take public HIV tests
SOUTHERN AFRICA: HIV-prevention for youth - it’s complicated
EVENTS/RESOURCES
1. Social Media: Going Viral Against HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections, 7 December 2010 - New York, USA
2. US and European Philanthropic Support to Address HIV/AIDS in 2009 - UNAIDS
VACANCIES
1. Chief, HIV/AIDS, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - Yangon, Myanmar
2. Physician Specialist, HIV Care and Support, Botswana-University of Pennsylvania Partnership - Gaborone, Botswana
SWAZILAND: Declining customs union revenues threaten AIDS response
An economic meltdown in Swaziland, exacerbated by a major decline in revenue from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), is unlikely to leave the national AIDS response unscathed, say local health officials.
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HAITI: Combating TB in Port-au-Prince's tent cities
Health workers in Haiti are concerned about the spread of tuberculosis (TB) in the tent cities that have housed more than one million people since the massive earthquake in January.
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EAST AFRICA: CEOs lead by example, take public HIV tests
At least 40 East African chief executive officers (CEOs) recently took public HIV tests, a move designed to show their commitment to fighting HIV in the workplace in an increasingly integrated region.
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SOUTHERN AFRICA: HIV-prevention for youth - it's complicated
When it comes to understanding what drives HIV infections among young people in southern Africa, the epicentre of the global AIDS pandemic, why not ask young people themselves?
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EVENTS/RESOURCES
1. Social Media: Going Viral Against HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections, 7 December 2010 - New York, USA
Designed for executive directors, administrators, and communications specialists, the forum aims to outline the value of social media for HIV and STI programmes, help participants understand the variety and uses of different platforms, and facilitate the integration of these technologies into organizational strategic plans.
To register, visit: www.nyconferences.org
2. US and European Philanthropic Support to Address HIV/AIDS in 2009 - UNAIDS
The two reports, released on 16 November, show that HIV/AIDS-related funding from European and US philanthropic donors was US$ 738 million in 2009, a slight decrease from $ 752 million the previous year. The findings are being released amidst a continued economic recession, flat or declining funding from governments and a growing need for increased HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services.
To download the reports, visit: http://unaidstoday.org
VACANCIES
1. Chief, HIV/AIDS, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - Yangon, Myanmar
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership, management, coordinate and monitor the implementation of HIV and childrens programmes, especially on the prevention of HIV among youth and women, prevention of mother-to-child transmission & paediatric care, as well as children affected by AIDS, at national and sub-national levels
- Collaborate with UNAIDS and various thematic and technical working groups and sub-groups to support the National AIDS Programme and other implementing partners to identify, develop and implement appropriate strategies, approaches and plans, which directly contribute to the achievement of UNICEF's priority actions for children affected by HIV and AIDS
- Work closely with other sections in UNICEF, especially Health and Nutrition, Child Protection and Programme Communication to develop, implement and co-ordinate an appropriate HIV/AIDS response within the country programme, including development and implementation of communication strategy and social mobilization initiatives to promote HIV/AIDS awareness, behaviour change, anti-natal care, respect and support for children and young people affected by AIDS
- Effectively promote UNICEF's global goals through advocacy and policy dialogue in the HIV/AIDS sector, build partnership and collaboration with wide range of partners, provide technical guidance and coordinate external technical support when necessary for developing strategy, standards and coherent response within Myanmar context for prevention, care and protection for children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in UNICEF country programme and in the National Strategic Plan, 2011-15
- Lead the preparation and contribute to UNICEF overall planning processes such CPD/CPAP, updating and reporting based on the Simplified Results Structure
Requirements:
- Advanced University Degree in Medicine or in Social Sciences; degree in public health preferably; MPH required
- Eight years progressively more responsible professional work experience in social development, project administration, monitoring and evaluation, some of which at the international level
- Previous work with HIV/AIDS required, with a strong emphasis on skills in communication for behaviour development and modification
- Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of local language of the duty station an asset
Application deadline: 22 November 2010
To apply, visit: www.unicef.org
2. Physician Specialist, HIV Care and Support, Botswana-University of Pennsylvania Partnership - Gaborone, Botswana
Responsibilities:
- Provision of adult outreach services to the various Districts
- Maintained collaborations with Ministry of Health staff at Princess Marina Hospital and in the various districts
- Increased collaborations with University of Botswana's Department of Medicine
- Accurate and timely recording of programme indicators
- Participation in the development of continuing medical education lectures
- Participation in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national medical guidelines
Requirements:
- Medical degree
- Post-graduate training with board certification in speciality
- At least six months' cumulative experience working in a multicultural environment with limited resources, experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred, with experience in Botswana desired
- Experience in training and managing aspects of HIV and opportunistic infections, with at least 12 months practical experience
Application deadline: 10 December 2010
To apply, send a one page letter summarizing your interest in the position with your curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to the Human Resources Manager, either by post to: Botswana-UPenn Partnership, P.O. Box AC 157 ACH Gaborone, Botswana, or via email to:
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