PhD Studentship - Medical Physics and Medical Engineering

PhD Studentship - Medical Physics and Medical Engineering Applications of Electrocardiography and Imaging to the Assessment of Heart Dynamics

• Institute of Cellular Medicine
• Reference Code: CL034

Supervisors: Dr A Sims, Dr P Langley, Professor A Murray
Institute: Institute of Cellular MedicineSponsor: Regional Medical Physics and Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University
Duration of the award: 3 years

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the UK.  Physics and engineering are key skills required for solving many of the problems associated with cardiovascular disease. From greater understanding of disease processes through data analysis and computer modelling, to the development of diagnostic and therapeutic devices and assistive technologies, physics and engineering play a major role.

The Cardiovascular Physics and Engineering Group has a significant international reputation in this area.  With expertise ranging from advanced biomedical signal processing and image analysis to device development, we offer along with our collaborators in Medical Physics and Cardiology a stimulating environment in which important clinical cardiovascular problems can be addressed.

For this PhD studentship we are looking for an outstanding candidate with good physics/engineering background who is highly motivated to undertake a challenging research project linking electrocardiography and imaging to provide diagnostic information on heart dynamics.  The PhD studentship will provide training in a broad range of research skills and is the ideal launchpad for a career in the biomedical engineering industry or academic research.

Value of the Award and Eligibility
The studentship is available to UK, EU or international students. The award covers EU/UK tuition fees (£4,325, which can be used as a contribution to international fees) and an annual stipend of £13,489.

Person Specification
You should have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of an upper-second-class Honours degree in physics, engineering or related discipline. We also welcome applications from candidates with a relevant Master’s award. 

How to ApplyYou must complete the University's postgraduate application form. Select "Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) – Cellular Medicine” as the programme of study. Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement required) but you must attach a copy of your CV and a covering letter, quoting the title of the studentship and reference number CL034.

Closing date for applications: 30 June 2010

Further Information
For more details, please contact Dr A Sims andrew.sims@nuth.nhs.uk, Dr P Langley,  philip.langley@ncl.ac.uk, Professor A Murray alan.murray@ncl.ac.uk

Details of the research undertaken at Newcastle into Cardiovascular Physics and Engineering are available online at  http://research.ncl.ac.uk/cardio_phys_eng/

IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships

Each year IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships award three scholarships to candidates who demonstrate leadership understanding through an essay competition.

Amount: CHF 30,000

Geographical Region: Worldwide

Who can qualify: Accepted candidates who demonstrate exceptionally strong leadership potential

Criteria: Submitting an essay on: 'Leadership in an era of Globalization'
Include in your essay the criteria that you would use to select a future global leader, and why (maximum 750 words)

Deadline: September 30

Scholarship Conditions

Applicants must have been accepted into the IMD MBA program prior to their application.

Our scholarship applications are essay based, with winning essays typically including the following features:

• Relevance to the essay title
• Organization and structure
• Fully developed arguments
• Persuasiveness
• Personal element and/or passion

IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury / sponsors.

Contact:
Scholarship essays, or questions, should be sent to mbafinance@imd.ch

To read more information about IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships, follow this link:
www.imd.ch/programs/mba/fees/scholarships/Future-Leaders.cfm 

The MUHAS-Harvard Training Collaborative's Call for Application

The MUHAS-Harvard Training Collaborative, led by Japhet Killewo, MD, PhD, and Wafaie Fawzi, MD, DrPH, has a commitment to developing public health capacity throughout Tanzania.

Graduate students from Tanzania with a wide range of backgrounds are eligible to participate in graduate degree training programs at the Boston University School of Public Health and the Tufts School of Medicine.  Interested candidates should have either healthcare experience with a medical, dental, or nursing background OR an interest in quantitative methods including statistics and epidemiology.  Preference will be given to candidates from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. However all interested applicants are encouraged to apply. These include for example other training and Research Institutions in Tanzania which should encourage their staff to apply. All applicants must be attached/affiliated to an institution in Tanzania.

Qualified applicants may apply for the following programs:- Masters of Public Health at Boston University (One and a half years) 
- Masters of Public Health at Tufts University (One and a half years) 

Four students will be selected to participate in these degree programs.

Admitted candidates will attend either the Boston University School of Public Health or Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.  All expenses including tuition, books, and living fees will be fully supported.

The application process begins IMMEDIATELY and selected students will begin their education in January, 2011.  The application must be completed online with relevant certificates and letters of support from responsible persons in the institutions who can approve release for the training. For more information, please visit the Tufts School of Medicine website or the Boston University School of Public Health website.  

Appliction deadline: September 15, 2010.

Contact: To indicate your intent to apply, please contact, Sean Baird (sean_baird@harvard.edu). 

Unilever East & Southern Africa Career Opportunities

1. Assistant Electrical Engineer
2. Legal Officer
3. Agronomist/Plant Breeder

We’re looking for the most creative thinkers.
Assistant Electrical Engineer
Would you like to be part of a highly motivated team in an exciting environment where business meets sustainability in a unique lifestyle?
Do you have the following credentials?

• A Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Minimum 2 years experience on high and low voltage systems, power generation, transmission, distribution & installation

Key Responsibilities

• Compiling of business compliance checklist for all legislation on electrical standards.
• Participate in Manufacturing Strategy Development
• Preparation of technical reports to ERC & KP&LC
• Managing of power generation mix and facilities
• Implementing of SHEQ recommendations on Electrical Safety
• Supporting installation of new processes and machinery within the business

Legal Officer
Would you like to provide legal support services, documentation, interpretation, conveyance and drive legal compliances in an environment where business meets sustainability in a unique lifestyle?
Do you have the following credentials?

• A Degree in Law or Bachelor of Arts – Public Administration
• Minimum 2 years experience in a busy legal office.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate, implement and maintain administrative strategy and policies to meet the company requirements.
• Prepare contracts and other legal documents for the company, ensuring that the company meets its compliance obligations under the relevant law.
• Manage all claims, demand letters from 3rd party lawyers and correspondence from insurers, ensuring they are dealt with appropriately to ensure company position is not prejudiced.
• Manage company properties, their jurisdiction, property ownership documents and advice on payment of rates to the relevant bodies.

Agronomist/Plant Breeder
Would you like to be part of a highly motivated team in an exciting environment where business meets sustainability in a unique lifestyle?
Do you have the following credentials?

• A Degree in Botany, Genetics or Agronomy
• A minimum of 2 years experience in Plantation agricultural, agricultural research or Horticulture.
• Proficiency/ working knowledge in experimental design, biostatistics and report writing

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing plant breeding programmes to meet business objectives
• Innovations in agriculture through agronomic and breeding trials
• Providing agronomic/technical support to the production and logistics teams
• Coordinating agricultural sustainability initiatives
• Liaises with government research institutes and other collaborating institutions/agencies
• Preparation of technical reports
• Develop and manage project budgets
• Setting targets and supervising staff

To apply:
Send Application letter, CV and copies of certificates to: Peoplelink.utea@unilever.com orwww.unilever-esa.com
Closing date: Friday, 11 June 2010

Unilever Kenya Careers

Reference: SC003
Level of experience: Diploma
Area of interest: Supply Chain

Location: Nairobi
Company: Unilever Kenya

Country: Kenya
Job Description

• Operate factory vehicles and equipment.
• Transport raw materials & finished goods to designated area
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, company policies and procedures especially on safety.
• Warehousing and proper storage of product; order picking, loading and unloading products.
• General housekeeping and maintenance of equipment.

Further information on job

• Clean and valid Driving Licence (stamped forklift)
• 3 years driving experience in Class C & E
• Previous experience in forklift operation and basic motor vehicle Mechanics would be an added advantage

Valid until: 04 Jun 2010

Employment type/status: Permanant – full time
Relocation assistance: No
How to apply
Click here to apply for the job online

Kenya Airways Nairobi Jobs - Crew Tracker

Kenya Airways prides itself in being the Pride of Africa. We fly to thirty six destinations worldwide, most of them being in Africa. We have recently expanded our fleet with the acquisition of four modern Boeing aircraft in the 777 series. At Kenya Airways we believe that our greatest asset is our people.
When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training, the systems and tools you require to perform and best of all, an environment that will enable you achieve your full potential.
Detailed Description

• Track and Monitor crew movement, position and schedules to ensure availability of adequate crew complement.
• Ensure the roster is run as close as possible to the published roster to maintain requirements of Fleet Agreements and Regulatory requirements.
• Communicate flight and other related information to crew and family and any other authorized parties at base and out of base in order to improve efficiency in information management.
• Monitor closely crew check-in/check-out times to ensure flights operate on time and to enable the alerting of SBY crew in good time to minimize delay.
• Prepare and advice the crew movement to ensure (prompt) pick-up and drop-off of crew with on time operations delay, and that they are paid the upkeep allowances out of station. (to agreed customer service levels).

Job Requirements

• DCA Regulations covering crew duty and rest periods.
• Good command of Ms Office applications
• Trained user of AIMS and SITATEX.
• Diploma in Statistics or related field, or at least 5 years relevant field.
• Minimum “A” Level.

Additional Details

• Dependable
• Self Confident
• Change Agent
• Good Communicator
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Player
• Firm
• Fair

Closing Date: 12-Jun-2010
Grade: H08
How to Apply 

Click here to apply for the job online

Kenya Airways Nairobi Jobs - Crew Planner

Kenya Airways prides itself in being the Pride of Africa. We fly to thirty six destinations worldwide, most of them being in Africa. We have recently expanded our fleet with the acquisition of four modern Boeing aircraft in the 777 series. At Kenya Airways we believe that our greatest asset is our people.
When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training, the systems and tools you require to perform and best of all, an environment that will enable you achieve your full potential.
Brief Description: Efficient and economical crew utilization to ensure that the network plan is achieved
Detailed Description

• Plan medium and long-term availability of Operating crew in collaboration with Fleet Manager and Head of in-flight Services to ensure adequate and sufficient numbers are available to cover all flights and to optimise crew utilization.
• Plan and monitor crew rostering pattern to conform to the Fleet Agreements and the Air Navigation Regulations.
• Monitor and Action crew recurrency validations to conform to the legal requirements and enhance safety.

Job Requirements

• DCA Regulations covering crew duty and rest periods.
• Good command of Ms Office applications
• Trained user of AIMS and SITATEX.
• Diploma in Statistics or related field, or at least 5 years relevant field.
• Minimum “A” Level.

Additional Details

• Dependable
• Self Confident
• Change Agent
• Good Communicator
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Player
• Firm
• Fair

Closing Date: 12-Jun-2010
Grade: H08
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the job online

Kenya Airways Nairobi Jobs - Sales and Station Manager Luanda

Kenya Airways is truly the Pride of Africa. Our global network now reaches 47 destinations, 39 of which are spread across the Africa continent. Our 26 modern aircraft, including four Boeing 777 series, makes us one the youngest fleets in Africa.
Kenya Airways opens a world of opportunity across the continent helping create sustainable development by connecting its people and businesses within Africa and around the world.
At Kenya Airways we believe our greatest asset is our people. When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training and all the systems and tools you require to perform. And best of all, we provide an environment that enables each and every one of our employees to achieve their full potential.
Detailed Description

• To be the principal administrator for Kenya Airways in the country while safeguarding KQ interest
• To drive the sales and marketing plan for the country to deliver the budgeted objectives
• Develop and service trade partners to maximise loyalty and revenue generation
• Accountable for planning, directing and controlling all ground handling aspects of Kenya Airways.
• To ensure a safe, healthy and secure ground services operation at the station in compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies and the local airport authority.
• Monitor the standards of punctuality and customer service as delivered by third parties and ensure compliance with contract and Service Level agreement and in accordance with the company policies.
• Manage country and station costs in line with the budget and implement all cost saving initiatives as determined and communicated
• Support and develop a high performance team capable of achieving results by meeting the set benchmarks with minimum supervision.

Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• University graduate with at least 3 years airline experience (preferably in both operations & Sales)
• At least 2 years  experience at a Supervisory level
• Computer literate with valid driving licence
• Strong analytical skills

Competencies

• Customer focused & result oriented
• High integrity
• Ability to lead, guide and make decisions
• Good communication skills
• Confident, decisive & proactive
• Revenue & cost sensitive
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Good negotiator

Additional Details

• Achieve market share, passenger and revenue targets as set (yields, revenues & pax numbers)
• Visible revenue/passenger number growth
• High efficiency standards through quality of customer relationship
• Proper cost control (budget control)
• Efficient ground handling services

Closing Date: 14-Jun-2010
Grade: H10
How to Apply
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Church and Development (C&D) Jobs in Kenya

CHURCH AND DEVELOPMENT (C&D) 

31 May 2010 

VACANT POSITION FOR FOOD SECURITY OFFICER

Church and Development (C&D) is a humanitarian and development church-related agency working currently in the fields of Education, Food Security and Water and Sanitation, especially in Bor County, Jongelei State, South Sudan. C&D is in the process of strengthening its operations and, therefore, seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced person to fill the position of Food Security Officer. This is a senior managerial position and, therefore, requires, but not limited to, the following qualities: 

1. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: diploma in agriculture from a recognised college or university and with a strong field background in farming and training of farmers in diversified crops and farming methods

• Minimum: three-year working experience in agricultural projects with a reputable NGO (s) and/or government; demonstrated ability to plan and execute food security projects 
• Experience in proposal writing for grant funding, sound projects implementation, following all acceptable procedures, and report writings 

2. SKILLS

• Good communication skills

• Fluency in English and other languages, especially Arabic and Dinka
• At least minimum basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Appropriate driving skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good managerial and financial skills (financial skills, an added value)

3. ABILITIES  

• Must be able to meet tight deadlines

• Must be able to work under minimum supervision
• Self-motivated
• Result-oriented and a team player

Applications quoting the job title should be forwarded to:

Program and Administration Coordinator

CHURCH AND DEVELOPMENT

P.O. BOX 6048 00200

NAIROBI, KENYA 

PHONE: +254-3874302 (OFFICE)/+254-724293254

Email: jbior@yahoo.com  

Or 

Administrator/Logistician

Church and Development 

Bor, Jonglei State 

Phone: 0955026915

Email: rnakachiek@yahoo.com

Medair Vacancy Announcement - PHC Supervisor (2 posts) in Upper Nile

To facilitate the achievement of the medical objectives to reduce
morbidity and mortality in the area by improving the quality of
Primary Health Care Services in Melut and Manyo Counties, Upper Nile,
Medair is requesting applications for the job of PHC Supervisor.

We are looking for two fully-trained clinical officers or nurses with
previous experience of PHC supervision and / or training. The
successful applicants must have at least 2 years of professional work
experience within an NGO setting and must be fluent in both spoken and
written English as well as being able to speak Arabic. They should be
self-motivated, with skills of coaching, mentoring and teaching as
well as being well organized and able to work as part of a team. They
must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
and the internet and be able to write reports and submit them to a
deadline.

One position will be based in Melut town and one will be based in
Wadekona. Both positions will require frequent supervision visits to
health facilities within either Melut or Manyo County, which will
involve stays of several days in basic accommodation.

Please submit your application (CV, contact information and copies of
certificates) by Friday, 18 June 2010 to:

Medair Human Resource Officer
Hai Matara,
Airport View
Juba
opposite Bross (former Petrol Station) near Perkins Company

Or e-mail: hr-juba@medair.org

Interviews will be held during week commencing Monday 28 June 2010
(time to be confirmed). Only short-listed applicants will be
contacted.

Programme Assistant, (GS-5), UNICEF, Malakal

THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF)

Invites applications from Sudanese Nationals for the position of Programme Assistant, (GS-5), Malakal

(Temporary Appointment)

If you are Sudanese National who is passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

Purpose of the post

Under the general supervision of the WASH Specialist provides administrative support to programme staff in Malakal Zonal Office.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Collects information mainly from records and reports and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports on programme and project activities and funding status and utilization report and timely sharing of ProMS generated monitoring reports. 

2. Organizes data and information, prepares and maintains records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation. 

3. Contributes to the preparation of reports, project documents and submissions to Governments by providing information, preparing tables and drafting relatively routine sections.  Prepares background information for use in discussions with Governments and other organizations.  Participates in the briefing and debriefing of project personnel.  

4. Scrutinizes plans of operations, exchanges of letters and takes appropriate follow-up action.  Assists in the administrative process of government requests for assistance.

5. May be required to carry out specific administrative operational/control tasks for project/programme activities.  

6. Maintains and keeps updating the filing system.  Create and maintain a data base with names/addresses/Telephone numbers of the agencies/NGOs that work closely with Child Protection. 

7. Undertakes field monitoring visits to collect the information in Programme implementation, including the use of supplies by the programme partners  

8. Performs other relevant duties as required. 

Minimum qualifications & experience required.

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or University courses in field related to the work of the organization. 

• Four years of progressively responsible for clerical or administrative work of which at least one year is closely related to support Programme activities. Prior work experience in a child protection agency is an asset

• Ability to speak, write and understand English. Ability to speak and understand Arabic is an asset.  

Remuneration: An attractive package will be applicable at the applicable UN salary scale. 

Submission of Applications:

Applications from qualified Sudanese nationals, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form, (which can be downloaded from our website at www.unicef.org/employ) should be sent to the address below by on or before Friday 11 June 2010. UN/UNICEF staff members are requested to enclose their 2 most recent Performance Evaluation Reports with their applications.  

Send application to: Human Resources Officer

                                   UNICEF Southern Sudan Office, Juba.    OR PREFERABLY: Email:  jubavacancies@unicef.org. 

                        Vacancy # UNICEF 2010/05/02 – Programme Assistant, (GS-5), Malakal.

                                                                          UNICEF, Southern Sudan 

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Acknowledgment will be sent to short-listed candidates only.

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.

Food Aid Field Monitoring Specialist, Juba, Southern Sudan

Food Aid Field Monitoring Specialist,

Juba, Southern Sudan
 

Company Profile: 

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.  At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. 

Position Summary:

The Project Management Specialist (Food Aid) will ensure effective management and targeting of FFP resources in Sudan.  His/her primary responsibilities are to monitor food security in Sudan, the need for international food assistance, and the effectiveness and quality of implementation of Title II-funded food aid programs and to prepare reports to inform the USAID Mission, FFP/Washington and the regional FFP Office in Nairobi. 

      Required/ Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree is required in a field relevant to food security and food aid program management, such as agriculture, nutrition, international development or economics. 
• Experience:  At least five years of progressive responsibility in Humanitarian Assistance including experience working in Southern Sudan and food aid or related field work experience is required.
• Language ability:  (This will be tested)

	Speaking	Reading	Writing
English	Fluent	Fluent	Fluent
Southern Sudan Local Dialect	Fluent	Fluent	Fluent

• Knowledge of Arabic and additional languages is highly desirable. 
• Competency in computer basic skills, to include knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, e-mail, and internet required. (This will be tested)
• Ability to review, evaluate and apply complex policies and regulations.
• Ability to provide rapid, concise, accurate reporting, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to grasp and theorize the complexities of food security, the wide variety of dynamic, influencing factors and the potential influence of international food assistance
• Experience collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data related to complex concepts of food security and influencing factors

• Ability to work cooperatively in teams and multicultural environment
• Willingness to regularly undertake extensive field work assignments for weeks at a time, often in austere conditions, spending approximately 50% of the time away from his/her base of operations.
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• A solution-seeking attitude.

       Salary Grade:

This is an FSN 10. 

This assignment will be for a period of one year subject to renewal based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance. 

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.  

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com. 

Job Vacancy for a Social worker in Kenya

JOB VACANCY

A local charity based organization working with marginalized women and children in the slums of Nairobi is seeking the services of a competent female community development officer/Social worker. The main responsibility of the CDO/SW is maintaining contact with program beneficiaries and to supervise social projects which serve the community.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/Advanced Diploma in Social Work or Community Development

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Analytical skills

• High level of integrity and ability o work with minimal supervision.

• Good report writing skills

• Computer literacy

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years relevant experience in a similar setting i.e working within a slum environment.

Do you like the challenge of working in a relatively small/young organization? Are you passionate and at ease working in a slum environment? If this strikes your interest, kindly forward your application letter and CV (including 3 current referees, your availability and current salary if applicable) toinfo@inuafoundation.org. All correspondence should be received not later than 3pm 7th June 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and a detailed job description forwarded to them prior to the interview date.