Canadians are facing a risk that antibiotics may no longer work to treat diseases. Infectious bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics faster than scientists can create new drugs. Already many infectious bacterial diseases defy some antibiotics, and a few bacteria resist all the established antibiotics.
Some health care professionals fear that we are at the threshold of a "post-antibiotic era," where some common infections may be untreatable and patients will die.
To prevent a dangerous situation from becoming a public health crisis, the Canadian Committee
on Antibiotic Resistance (CCAR), in conjunction with government and non-profit associations, co-ordinates activities and information to help health care professionals and the public.
This CCAR Website is a comprehensive source of introductory information
for the public as well as more detailed information and links to varied
sources for physicians and other health care professionals. Contributions
and suggestions are welcome.
April 21, 2008
POSITION AVAILABLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Canadian Committee on Antibiotic Resistance is the national organization working to limit the development and transmission of resistance in Canada. CCAR members include professional societies, industrial associations and government agencies. Explore an exciting leadership opportunity identified by the World Health Organization as one of the most important health issues of our time.
As a visionary leader you will implement a series of activities with partners across Canada and facilitate the corporate governance provided by the Board of Directors. You will act as champion for project development and implementation, manage contractors and lead fund raising efforts. You have a university degree and a minimum five years related experience, preferably in the non-profit environment related to government/public relations or the health care sector. Bilingualism, experience leading volunteer groups and supervisory or managerial experience are assets. The position offers the flexibility of being located in any major city in Canada.
For additional information about the position, please view the attached pdf: Executive Director Job Description.
Resumés and letters of interest should be sent, no later than May 15, 2008, to jmcivor@ccar-ccra.org or by fax to 604-893-8808.
"This site was developed
by the CCAR Web Site Working Group. We thank the members of this group for
their considerable contributions:
John Conly - Chair • Edith Blondel-Hill • Sharon Habinski
• Jim Hutchinson
Rebecca Irwin • Ross Pennie • Rick Walter • John Wildgust
(NATIONAL Public Relations)
