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SPECIAL ISSUE: HEPATITIS C PREVENTION AND CARE FOR INJECTING DRUG USERS



Guest editors: Samuel R. Friedman (editorial coordinator), Walter Cavalieri, Nick Crofts, Annie Madden, Avril Taylor, Nick Walsh



Outline abstracts or other short descriptions of what you propose to write (not exceeding 350 words) are invited for contributions to a forthcoming special issue of The International Journal of Drug Policy on responses to the hepatitis epidemic among IDUs. This will both update the special focus in IJDP 15(2) on "Hepatitis C and injecting drug use" and also attempt to take stock of the growing extent of action and policy initiatives that focus on hepatitis C.



Since both practice and problems often run far ahead of evaluation in the harm reduction field, this special issue will attempt to include descriptive materials on both (1) interesting initiatives and policies that have been established, and (2) problems that exist in making effective services available to users; as well as scientific papers, using qualitative or quantitative research methods, on the outcomes and extent of programmes and policies in this field.



We thus invite 7 types of contribution:

Call for Evidence-Based Practices to Treat Substance Use Disorders February 13, 2006 Announcement



Contact: National Quality Forum info@qualityforum.org <mailto:info@qualityforum.org> The National Quality Forum is pleased to

announce initiation of a project, "Evidence-Based Practices to Treat Substance Use Disorders," funded by a grant from The Robert Wood Johnson

Foundation. This project seeks to achieve national voluntary consensus on a set of effective, well-specified practices for the treatment of substance

use disorders (SUDs).



In December 2004, the National Quality Forum (NQF) conducted a workshop addressing effective treatment for patients with SUDs and participants

recommended seven general categories of treatment practices. This project will build on the results of that workshop by: 

Health & Safety Manager – Health Care

London, Ontario



Our client, a large, multi-site, health care organization, is currently seeking a Manger of Occupational Health & Safety to join their team.



The successful incumbent will be responsible to oversee a sizeable department of Health, Safety and Environmental professionals and will be responsible to develop, implement, and manage programs that promote the health, safety and wellness of the organization.



You are a university graduate with specialization in medical, health & safety, or related discipline. Ideally, you have continued your education and have a CRSP / CSO designation, or Occupational Health & Safety Certificate. You have 5+ years experience managing environment, health and safety programs and preferably have worked in a unionized, health care environment. Your strong leadership skills, coupled with your ability to foster a team based environment and bring about change are equaled by your desire to create a wellness and prevention based attitude in the organization.

Across Boundaries An Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre JOB POSTING CASE MANAGER

The successful candidate will provide case management to people with severe mental health problems/serious mental illness who are mainly men from the Caribbean community. There will be a caseload of 15-25 and the case manager's contact with clients will take place in the community and at times in the office. The case manager must demonstrate a full understanding of anti-racism, awareness of mental health issues of individuals and groups of colour - particularly as it relates to men from the Caribbean community. Lived experience of racism and xenophobia and an understanding of their impact on health and mental health is a must.

Responsibilities:

Peel Harm Reduction Network
.....promoting respect, dignity, and safer living for everyone in Peel! Project Coordinator 35hrs/week, Contract until end of April 2007 $50,000 (pro-rated annually) plus benefits package The Peel Harm Reduction Network (PHRN) was established in 1999. Its membership is composed of concerned community members and representatives from agencies in the addiction services, housing, public health, policing and mental health sectors in the Region of Peel who share a commitment to the importance of disseminating harm reduction information to substance users, their communities and the agencies who serve them.  Our vision is that Peel will be a place where harm reduction philosophy and strategies will be embraced by all as a compassionate, therapeutic measure in addressing substance use

JOB POSTING for PEER STREET OUTREACH WORKERS



Queen West Community Health Centre, Toronto



Queen West Community Health Centre is a site of Central Toronto Community Health Centres (CTCHC). CTCHC is a non-profit, community-based health organization committed to improving the health of community members particularly those at risk from poverty and discrimination. Our multi-disciplinary approach includes the provision of primary health/dental care, counselling, harm reduction, community development, advocacy & innovative partnerships with other organizations. CTCHC is a leader in the development of inner city health services focuses on the needs of homeless and street involved youth under 25; Queen West focuses on adults, families and youth in the local area. CTCHC is a pro-choice and gay positive organization committed to employment equity and anti-discrimination. Queen West is fully accessible.

JOB POSTING for PEER STREET OUTREACH WORKERS



Queen West Community Health Centre, Toronto



Queen West Community Health Centre is a site of Central Toronto Community Health Centres (CTCHC). CTCHC is a non-profit, community-based health organization committed to improving the health of community members particularly those at risk from poverty and discrimination. Our multi-disciplinary approach includes the provision of primary health/dental care, counselling, harm reduction, community development, advocacy & innovative partnerships with other organizations. CTCHC is a leader in the development of inner city health services focuses on the needs of homeless and street involved youth under 25; Queen West focuses on adults, families and youth in the local area. CTCHC is a pro-choice and gay positive organization committed to employment equity and anti-discrimination. Queen West is fully accessible.

OPHA is seeking a part-time Project Coordinator for Youth and Alcohol Media Campaign



Position is available as of October 1, 2005 for approximately 16 months pending funding. This part-time (3 days per week) position may be combined with the part-time Project Manager - Injury Prevention to be equivalent to 1.0 FTE based upon the qualifications and interest of the successful candidate.



For more information, please go to the OPHA website: http://www.opha.on.ca/jobpostings.html



Deadline: Friday, August 5