IASSH-Eleventh Conference

ELEVENTH CONFERENCE OF

INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH

( IASSH)

Theme:Health Transition, Social Change and Development

&

Fourth Pre-Conference workshop on “Approaches to Social Science Research”

Conference: 26 – 28 December 2013

Pre-Conference Workshop: 23-25 December 2013

In Collaboration with

School of Public Health,SRM University
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur,Kancheevaram (District),

Tamil Nadu

Email: iassh.2013@srmuniv.ac.in   iassh2004@gmail.com 

Website: http://www.iassh.org/eleventh/index.html

SUB THEMES:

S1.       Epidemiological Transition and its relevance to Health and Development Policies

S2.       National Rural Health Mission (NRHM): Assessment

S3        Health and Well-being of Elderly

S4.       Women, Child Health, and Social Development

S5        Impact of Socio-economic Changes on Health (at macro level)

TECHNICAL SESSIONS:

I.Health Transition:

T1.       Health Transition and Disease Burdens

T2.       Health Transition and Disability

T3.       Health Transition and Health Care Delivery System

T4.      

II.Health Care

T5.       Transformation in Public Health to Preventive Health Care

T6.       Health Transition and Alternative Systems of Health Care

T7.       Role of Panchayatiraj Institutions in Primary Health Care

T8.       Migration and Urban Health

III.Social Change and Development

T9.       Urban Health and Social Development

T10.     Social Change and Rural Development

T11.     Social Change and socio-economic Disparities in Health

T12.     Health System Management and Social Development

T13.     E-health and Social Change

Poster Sessions: P1, P2, P3

For further details visit: http://www.iassh.org/eleventh/index.html    or http://www.iassh.org

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE-HUNGARY

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:

The Research Committee on Sociology of Leisure of the International Sociological Association (ISA RC 13) would be organizing its Midterm Conference in Szeged, Hungary, September 18-20, 2013 focusing on the main theme of "Leisure, Health and Well-being" having several sub-themes directly related to the issues of health. The details of the same are available at:

http://www.jgypk.u-szeged.hu/2013-conference/holistic-leisure-and-health.html

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL APRIL 30,2013.

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IASSH-Job Opportunity Announcement

Deepak Foundation

Vacancy Announcement

From

Deepak Foundation

(Within Nijanand Ashram premises)

Near Laxmi Studio, Adjoining L & T Knowledge City On NH-8,

Ta & Dist. Vadodara – 390 019

Tel: +91-265-3918101/02/03

Fax: +91-265-3918104

www.deepakfoundation.org

 punit.raval@deepakfoundation.org

Urgently Required

Senior Position for Health, Nutrition Project and Research Division

Location: Vadodara, Gujarat

Background of the Organization

Deepak Foundation, a registered corporate supported NGO, was set up in 1982 by the

Deepak Group of Companies(Deepak Nitrite Limited and Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited) in Vadodara District of Gujarat. The Foundation has recently set-up a Public Health Training Institute is partnership with the Department of Health and Family Welfare-Gandhinagar and Indian Institute of Public Health- Gandhinagar. We are looking for Senior Position in our Health, Nutrition and Research Division:

Desired skills:

·        Post Graduate in the field of Statistics / Medicines / Nutrition / Demography / Public

Health / Social Work

·        Proficiency in statistical packages like SPSS, STATA, Epi Info and various qualitative

·        packages

·        Ability to manage large scale databases and health management information systems

·        Knowledge about health system and policy

·        Proven ability in participatory strategic planning

·        Sound knowledge in analytical techniques and report writing

·        Sound judgment and excellent problem solving skills

·        Experience of grant contact management and managing large programmes

·        Good communication skills (working knowledge of Gujarati will be an added asset)

·        Willing to travel extensively

·        Six to seven years or more of work experience

 

Compensation: Salary would not be a constraint for the right candidate

Please send your resume at punit.raval@deepakfoundation.org. Only short-listed Candidates will be notified.

International Conference

International Conference on:“Evolving Humanity, Emerging Worlds”

Organized by  : IUAES 2013 

August 5th-August 10th, 2013

For further details visit:

http://www.nomadit.co.uk/iuaes/iuaes2013/panels.php5?PanelID=1644

 or write to:

robin.oakley@gmail.com
http://www.iuaes2013.org/index.html

IASSH

Tenth Conference of IASSH

TENTH CONFERENCE OF

INDIAN ASSOCIATION FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH (IASSH):

ConferenceVenue: Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067

and:

Pre conference workshop venue:

Department of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia,

New Delhi-110025

Visit: http://www.iassh.org/tenthconf.html

e-mail: iassg2004@gmail.com, tenthconfjnu@gmail.com

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CALL FOR ABSTRACT AND FULL PAPER

Dear All

Tenth conference of IASSH will be organized in collaboration with Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067 and Department of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025

Conference Date: 21-23 November 2012, Pre Conference Workshop: 19-20, 2012

Theme of the conference: HEALTH, REGIONAL DISPARITIES AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract submission

Abstract of papers on topics relevant to the Technical themes are invited from those who want to present papers at the conference. Abstract Submission through on-line:

http://www.iassh.org/onlineabstract.aspx

IMPORTANT DATES:

Last date for receiving Abstract/s:  ONLINE:                                     July 31, 2012

Intimation of Acceptance of abstract/s: & Travel Grant                      September, 15 2012

Last Date for Conference and Pre-Conference,

Registration fee:                                                                                    October 31, 2012                       

Scholars interested for Pre conference workshop on "APPROACHES TO SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH" and Conference should send their names with brief biodata along with the registration fee to the following address:

Dr. D.P.Singh, (Treasurer, IASSH), Chair Person & Professor, Centre for Research Methodology, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai-400088

 For furthe details visit: http://www.iassh.org/tenthconf.html

NINTH CONFERENCE OF IASSH

NINTH CONFERENCE OF IASSH
DEAR ALL
Ninth Conference of IASSH is organized by Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar,Mumbai during 24-26 November,2011 and Pre Conference workshop on 21-23,November,2011.
Call for Abstracts:
Abstract of papers on topics relevant to the Technical themes are invited from those who want to present papers at the conference. The abstracts should be submitted ONLINE through the following link.
Abstract Submission through on-line:
http://www.iassh.org/onlineabstract.aspx
To submit on line abstract, for the first time it is necessary to register with name,e-mail,password, address and other details given in the above link. This information will be saved and secured. Later login with the same “e-mail” and pass word for submission of abstract . Your abstract should be not more than 250 words. You can edit the submitted abstract up to July 15, 2011 by using e-mail and password given by you. In case any assistance write to iassh2004@gmail.com
Youth Best Paper Award:
There will be two best research paper awards to the young scholars less than 30 years of age, should be single author research paper. Interested young scholars should submit abstract by mention "For Young Scientist Research paper award" through on line only.Visit following link
http://www.iassh.org/onlineabstract.aspx
Apart from the Young Scientist Research paper award, in the present conference there will be two “best poster award” for the poster presentations.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Last date for receiving Abstract:July 15, 2011
Intimation of Acceptance of abstract/s: & Travel Grant: September, 15 2011
Last Date for Conference and Pre-Conference, Registration fee : October 31, 2011
Full Paper: 30 Copies to be distributed in their respective sessions and Two to be given to the chair Person in advance of the presentation session.
visit: http://www.iassh.org for more details.
By
IASSH

IIPHG-Job Opportunity

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Indian Institute of Public Health-Gandhinagar (IIPHG)

The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is proud to announce its call for applications, for ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management’ (PGDPHM), running for the fourth consecutive year, August 2011 to July 2012.

Below are the details of the course:

Venue: Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar.

Course Duration: 1 Year

Last Date of Application: 31st May 2011

Eligibility Criteria:

The course would be open to in-service candidates working with the central, state or local governments, with at least two to three years of experience in the health sector.

Applicants should have MBBS, BDS or B.Sc in nursing/health science/natural sciences or M.A. in social sciences or an equivalent qualification. They need to have been involved either in:

Public health activities at the community, hospital or district level,

In Directorates of Health Services, public health or family welfare,

In other health-related organizations.

Course Fee:

The course fee for self-sponsored candidates is Rs. 2 lakh per year, per participant. The cost for tuition fee is Rs. 1 lakh and cost for boarding and lodging expenses is Rs. 1 lakh. The course fee for international candidates is USD 10,000, per year, per participant (includes tuition fee and boarding and lodging expenses).

Please find enclosed herewith the brochure and application form of Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management (PGDPHM).

We request you to circulate the information to whosoever interested in this programme and for further dissemination.

Contact:,

Vijay V. Panchdhane
Programmes Officer
Indian Institute Of Public Health-Gandhinagar (IIPHG)
Sardar Patel Institute Campus, Drive-in-Road, Thaltej,
Ahmedabad-380054.
Mobile : 09428826577
Phone : 079-40240444 Ext.: 312
Fax : 079-40240445