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The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) and the WHO South East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) invite nationals from the WHO South East Asia Region (SEA) to apply for a 12-24 month fellowship on Project Management of Tropical Diseases Research. The training involves a placement in the WHO Regional Office (New Delhi) working with the professional staff involved located in the Departments of Communicable Diseases (CDS) and Health System Development (HSD) Summary of the Training Programme and Activities Under the supervision of CDS and VBC/SEARO-TDR/SEARO focal point, the successful candidate will perform the following tasks:
Eligibility Applications are requested from nationals of the WHO South East Asia Region working or involved in the Ministries of Health, academic or research institutions and/or who recently completed a period of post-graduate training (M.Sc., MD or Ph.D.). Preference will be given to candidates under 40 years old, holding an advanced degree in health related sciences. Computer skills (MS Office) are required. A good working knowledge of English is required. Application The following documents should be sent in electronic format to RCStraining@who.int (no application forms are required). 1. Full name in capital letters with the family name underlined. 2. Date of birth and nationality (please include scanned copy of information page of passport or other identification document). 3. Name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of institution where the applicant is employed (if applicable). 4. Educational qualifications, including place of study, date of conclusion and grade obtained (transcripts and photocopies of qualifications are not required but may be requested later). 5. A brief description of the applicant's current post and of the post held immediately before (1 page). 6. A description of the applicant's current work/research interests and how this fellowship would contribute to the applicant's future career (1 page maximum). 7. A list of the applicant's publications and other abstracts or presentations. 8. A letter of recommendation from two senior scientists/professors/supervisors that includes their address, telephone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses. (Please include with the application). 9. An endorsement from the director of the applicant's home institution testifying to the ability of the applicant to successfully undertake the proposed fellowship and certifying that the applicant, if awarded TDR support, will be granted a leave of absence and on completing the training will be assured of a post. The director must also indicate how the proposed fellowship will strengthen the capabilities of the institution. Applicants from countries requiring national endorsement should submit their applications through proper government channels. A copy of all applications should be sent to the WHO Representative's Office in their home country for information purposes. All applications must be received by 31 October 2005 Fellowship is planned to start in January 2006 Further information For further information,
please contact Steven Wayling ____________________ (*)
The above Fellowship is a time-limited post-graduate training opportunity funded by TDR. The Fellowship will be in the SEA Regional Office located in New Delhi, India. The monthly stipend is set at US$1800 per month in addition to other minor benefits. The duration of the Fellowship is initial one-year, renewable for a second year subject to mutual agreement.
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