Accepting applications for UTIHP 2010-2011

The University of Toronto International Health Program (UTIHP) is currently accepting applications for its 2010-2011 committees. Now in its 21st year, UTIHP advocates health as a global concern and cornerstone of sustainable development. UTIHP will be undergoing many transformations this year and we invite people from all disciplines (undergrad, grad, and professional) and years of study to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Applications will be accepted until June 4 and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Interviews will begin on June 8. Please send your resume and cover letter for up to TWO (2) of positions below (indicate first and second preference, if desired) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the subject 'UTIHP (1st position) and (2nd position)'

Health and Human Rights Conference - HHRights (2 Co-Chair Positions)

High School Partnership Program - HSPP (1-2 Coordinator Positions)

*Indigenous Peoples Health Initiative - IPHI (1-2 Coordinator positions)

*Refugee Health Outreach (1-2 Coordinator positions)

HIV/AIDS Committee (1-2 Coordinator positions)

Global Health (GH) Education (1-2 Coordinator positions)

UTSU Scholarship (1 position)

Treasurer (1 position)

Webmaster (1 position)

*NEW* Ontario Model World Health Organization - OMWHO (see below to apply)

Descriptions:

CONFERENCES

Health and Human Rights Conference - HHRights (2 Co-Chair Positions)

The annual Health and Human Rights Conference is UTIHP's largest event. For 2 days in March, hundreds of students gather to discuss, dissect, and disseminate a topic that is relevant and urgent to contemporary international affairs. Please visit http://www.hhrights.ca/ for more information about this conference.

LOCAL FOCUS

High School Partnership Program - HSPP (1-2 Coordinator Positions)

The HSPP seeks to engage high school students and empower them to pursue their interest in international health. There has traditionally been an annual HSPP Conference, but the program is now looking towards hosting monthly or bi-monthly high school outreach events in its place. Organizers will be responsible for setting up case studies, interactive workshops, and/or presentations by members of the professional community to connect and motivate high school students.

GLOBAL FOCUS 

HIV/AIDS Committee (1-2 Coordinator positions)

Organize events throughout the year, especially around World AIDS Day, relating to the impact of HIV/AIDS. This committee may be expanding to include sexual health/infectious disease with regularly planned thematic events.

Global Health (GH) Education (1-2 Coordinator positions)

This committee will be undergoing major changes for 2010-2011 and requires a creative and highly self-motivated coordinator to ensure its success. GH Education was created to promote international health among the different faculties at U of T, but is now aiming to reach out to students in a more contemporary light. Ideas include a media component (e.g. video series/newsletter/online) and having semesterly themes based on the most current topics in global health.

UTSU Scholarship (1 position)

The UTIHP Summer Scholarships are funded by the University of Toronto Student Union (UTSU) Student Levy and the Faculty of Arts and Science. Select students can receive funding to conduct research in an international setting. For 2010-2011 we would like to emphasize more global health research and research ethics awareness, and to do more on-campus programming throughout the year.

EXECS

Treasurer (1 position)

Basic responsibilities include recording UTIHP finances, writing cheques, and keeping track of receipts. If interested, candidate may also take on more advocacy-related duties, such as fundraising and assisting the different committees with their budgeting and financial planning.

Webmaster (1 position)

Setting up the website, addressing technical issues when they arise, assisting committee members with using the site. Experience in web programming is a strong asset. You will be working with our web designers to ensure the UTIHP website is functional, easy to use, and visually appealing.

*NEW* Ontario Model World Health Organization - OMWHO

The Ontario Model WHO (OMWHO) conference is a new undertaking by University of Toronto International Health Program (UTIHP) this year planned for November of 2010. Similar to Model United Nations conferences, OMWHO aims to simulate General Assembly committee sessions held by the WHO to address issues of global health. We hope to host delegates from across Ontario to join us for three days of speakers and debates. Delegates will play the roles of national representatives to the World Health General Assembly and various specialized agencies, exercising skills of diplomacy, negotiation, and networking, while gaining insight into local, international, political and social forces that inform international health issues.

OMWHO has recruited most of its executive, however, we are still looking for a motivated individual to fill the position of Undersecretary-General, Committee Affairs.

This individual is responsible for overall organization of committees at OMWHO. Responsibilities include: selecting committees and dais members, training committees’ staff, editing and/or composing background guides, and receiving position papers from delegates. Strong English communication skills and knowledge of international relations and the United Nations are required.

We are also looking for Contributors to the Background Guide, which are not executive positions. We are looking for knowledgeable individuals who wish to contribute to a document providing key background information regarding our selected topic. If you are interested in researching and writing on a topic related to international health, this would be a great opportunity to get involved.