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Immpact Vacancy  - Research Assistant

The Initiative for Maternal Mortality Programme Assessment (Immpact) based at the University of Aberdeen is advertising this exciting post with a closing date of 29th March 2010.

Further particulars can be found here.

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Final call - Immpact's Review of Birth Kits for Developing Countries

Identifying disposable kits for use during pregnancy, childbirth or the postpartum period

Immpact is nearing completion of a review of the literature on the use of birth kits in developing countries. The review aims to summarise the state of knowledge regarding current birth kit use and lessons learnt. As part of this review, Immpact are trying to identify other disposable kits for use during pregnancy, childbirth or the postpartum period. They are also interested in disposable kits for use with newborns. Identifying such kits will enable them to explore how birth kits fit within the wider field of maternal and child health.

Please contact v.hundley@abdn.ac.uk or the review team at: birthkitreview@immpact-international.org with any information you may have by Wednesday 10th March.

Further information and the review protocol can be obtained from: www.immpact-international.org. A copy of the Immpact report, including findings from literature as well as key initiatives & contacts will be made available through this web site on completion of the review.

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Improving Quality in Primary Care - new guide from UK Department of Health

This is a practical guide to support Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) as commissioners of primary care, in working with local clinicians and otherstakeholders - including patients - to promote continuous quality and productivity improvement in primary care services. For more information and to download the guide click here. [Posted Mon 9 Nov]

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International Forum on Quality & Safety in Health Care - Final Call for Abstracts

The 15th International Forum on Quality & Safety in Health Care will take place from 20-23 April 2010 in Nice, France.

The Forum is open to all dedicated to quality improvement and patient safety, and is relevant to both beginners and those experienced in health care. To submit your abstract - deadline 9am (GMT) Monday 21 September 2009 - and to find out more click here. [Posted Tue 15 Sept]

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Review of Birth Delivery Kits for Developing Countries - Call for Information

Immpact is currently undertaking a rapid scoping review of the literature to identify lessons learnt and work underway relevant to the content and use of birth delivery kits in developing countries.

The review team would like to hear from anyone who is currently conducting research (including reviews) or working in this area. Copies of completed research papers and reports would also be most welcome. Since the time available to conduct the review is limited, they request contact be made with them by 30th September 2009. For more information click here. [Posted Thur 27 Aug]

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Midwifery learning in different spaces - Request for Research Project Participants

Midwives and student midwives are invited to contribute their experiences to a research project that aims to better understand midwives' and student midwives' experiences with clinical placements in developing countries. Please click here for more information on how to take part. [Posted Wed 5 Aug]

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The Maternal Health Task Force Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) eForum is now closed. A summary document of input received has been sent to the DHS Program and is available on the MHTF website. [Posted Wed 22 July]

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