The Global Health Council is the world's largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world. The Council works to ensure that all who strive for improvement and equity in global health have the information and resources they need to succeed. National Coordinators National coordinators are the representatives of the Candlelight Memorial program in their countries and part of the Global Health Council’s latest initiative of a worldwide coalition of Candlelight Coordinators. National coordinators support the Council year-round, helping to build national partnerships for the program as well as guide community coordinators in the planning of their International AIDS Candlelight Memorial activities. National coordinators (one per country) serve voluntarily for two years as representatives of the Candlelight Memorial program in their countries and earn a certificate presented by the Council as a result of their service. National coordinators may also have the opportunity to travel and participate in capacity-building workshops hosted by the Council in different regions. Their expertise and experience as leading civil society health implementers are critical to strengthening the Candlelight Memorial program. Eligibility & Expectations Anyone who has served for at least one year as a registered community coordinator is eligible to apply. If you have never served but are the only registered community coordinator in your country, you are also eligible. The Council will make selections according to experience with the Candlelight program, HIV/AIDS and health-related issues, community mobilization, and other factors. National coordinators may not serve consecutive terms unless they represent the only viable choice from that country. The Global Health Council and national coordinators communicate quarterly through an international email listserve, with occasional one-on-one emails or phone calls with Council staff to share strategy, feedback and reports from their countries. Understanding they have their own busy daily schedules, the Council only expects national coordinators to spend a minimal, yet meaningful, amount of time each month toward their mission. National coordinators are not expected to coordinate nationwide memorials. Application & Selection Schedule Jan. 1, 2008 – Applications accepted for national coordinators March 1 – Global Health Council begins selection of finalists May 1 – National coordinator finalists are announced Download application form here: PDF (156K) | Word Document (37K)

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