Life for All (newsletter) September - October 2011

Life for AllD E V O T I O N From the General Secretary...

Dr Vijay Aruldas General Secretary

Bimonthly Newsletter of the Christian Medical Association of India Issue 155 September - October 2011

From the General Secretary...Dear friends,As we prepare for the Biennial Conference and attend the regional conferences, this is not only a time of fellowship and learning, but also one of selecting the Regional Committees, the Section Executive Committees, and the CMAI General Body and Board. It is especially important that we have strong regional committees, which will take up the challenge of networking and strengthening the regions, and carrying forward the vision of a united Christian ministry of health, healing and wholeness.Some of the significant events during this period:Land has been purchased at Shoolingur, near Hosur outside Bangalore, for the BNESIB’s Learning and Resource Centre, part of its plans for its centenary celebrations beginning in 2012. Please uphold the BNESIB and especially its Centenary Planning Committee as they plan for the celebrations and the future. The CEB meeting in June constituted a new training committee, the Dialysis Technology Training Committee, which will offer a Diploma from this year onwards. The CMAI General Body has set up a Legal Advocacy Initiative which will take up issues of collective importance and also guide members towards expert legal advise when requested.The CMAI General Body accepted a proposal by the CMAI Administrators Section to offer a distance learning programme on Laws Related to Hospitals, authored by Mr Samuel Abraham. More details are available in the advertisement in this issue.

The Biennial registration forms have been dispatched and is available in the websiteto every member. Please send in your registrations on time, and book your train tickets immediately to avoid disappointment.

In this issue, you will find an advertisement for the next General Secretary of CMAI. I had joined CMAI in 2000, and will be completing two terms (each term is for 6 years) in August 2012. These 11 years have been thoroughly enjoyable and I thank each one of you for making it meaningful, and for upholding me through your prayers, your timely words of support and your contributions to the work of CMAI. I am sure this coming year will be even more special. Please uphold the search committee in your prayers as we seek a new leader for CMAI.

Finally, if your institution has not yet placed an advertisement in the CMAI Biennial souvenir, please do send them in fast !

D Samuel Abraham Sr Law Officer

Directorate, CMCHospital,Vellore We seek photographs that will convey the reality of the work that CMAI does. Kindly keep an eye out for relevant photos and mail them to us at

[email protected]. Pictures must be 10 mega pixels or more.

“No branch can bear fruit by itself: it must remain in the vine” -John 15.4

According to the Bible, every Christian is a branch in Christ, who is the main tree. Christians believe that they are unique be-cause they are an integral part of Jesus.

In my view, service is lacking nowadays. Missionaries lived, worked and died in hospitals in rural areas. They believed their children and family would be taken care of by the living God. It is true that even today hundreds of Christians work for others. But do we maintain this duty and devotion while discharging our duties? A branch of a good variety of grape that is with the main plant must give good results as compared to an inferior variety. Our Lord God can take care of all our requirements.

Secondly, grape plants need pruning. Only words from the Bible can prune the conscience of a man. I cannot warn / ad-monish / advise others because I am equally wrong in many matters. The word of God can prune us to make us give more fruit.

When I worked in Karunya University, I grew grapes in front of my residential quar-ters. One day, a friend who had a vineyard nearby noticed these over-grown plants. When I was away from Coimbatore he arranged to cut all the branches 2-3 inches from the main branch. Alas! The beautiful green pandal was gone! I got angry with him. But after one month, lots of flowers followed by hundreds of grape bunches were hanging beautifully.

Likewise, we need pruning. Only then can we give good results i.e., serve hu-manity in a more meaningful way. Do we accept pruning?

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From the sections...

Doctors

Dr John ThomasSecretary, Doctors' Section

[email protected]

CMAI News

Dear friends,

Greetings from CMAI in Jesus name!

As I visit various institutions – some doing well, some not so well, some facing problems – I thought I should share some insights here from the Bible regarding a basic principle that affects leadership. We need to acknowledge the fact that ALL authority is for the good and is appointed by God. Those who rebel against authority are in fact rebelling against God (Romans 13:1-5)! When the Israelites grumbled / rebelled against Moses, they were rebelling against the LORD (Exodus 16:8)! We as followers of Christ Jesus should be role models in this aspect also by honoring our leaders at our workplaces.

The fourth CME on Emergency Medicine, organised by CMAI in association with the Department of Emergency Medicine, CMC, Vellore, was held from 3 to 4 June at Wanless Hospital, Miraj Medical Centre, Miraj, Maharashtra, and was led by the Department Head, Dr Suresh David. We had good participation from Christian hospitals, private and government institutions. Dr Deepak Kamle, Director of Wanless Hospital, and the team at Wanless Hospital extended full co-operation for the event’s success.

From 15 to 21 July, I was in Kolkata for the Orientation Programme on the Supplementary Course for Medical Students offered by the Distance Education Department at CMC, Vellore. I also met with the Director of Mercy Hospital, Mr Sanjay Prasad, and Mrs Premila of Emmanuel Ministries, Kolkata. It was encouraging to see the good work continuing successfully at these places.

As we continue to follow Christ Jesus, the greatest leader ever, I am sure we will see success in all our endeavours. I also want to remind you about the upcoming Biennial Conference. We want to invite you all to attend in large numbers.

In Christ,

Seminar on Orientation of NABL Accreditation for Clinical Labora-toriesPraise be to God that despite the turmoil due to Telangana issue, the workshop on Orien-

tation of NABL Accreditation for Clinical Laboratories went ahead and took place on 19 July 2011 at Hotel Central Park, Hyderabad, with active interaction with 35 participants.

Fr Norvy Paul, Assistant Director, CHAI, inaugurated the seminar. Dr Anita David, Member, CMAI, welcomed the gathering.

The Management Standards of ISO 15189 were covered by Dr Aparna Dhawan and Dr

Punam Bajaj, Accreditation Officers, NABL, and the Technical Requirements were pre-sented by Dr G L Somayajulu, NABL Assessor, and Mrs Poonam Prashant, Secunderabad Diagnostics Centre.

The seminar concluded with a panel discussion.

CMAI, with the support of NABL, has previously completed such orientation programmes in Kerala, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guwahati and Hyderabad.

Orientation Programme for Supplementary Course, KolkataThe Orientation Programme for the Supplementary Course for Medical Students offered by the Distance Education Department at CMC, Vellore, was held in Kolkata on 18 July. The roles of CMC, Vellore, EMFI and CMAI in taking this new venture forward were discussed. At present, for the first year of its inception, five hospitals and students have shown good responses. This pertains to medical students who completed the first year of MBBS from any medical college. It is aimed at supplementing their studies and to give more exposure, especially in practical rural settings.

CME on Emergency Medicine, MirajThe fourth CME on Emergency Medicine, organised by CMAI in association with the

Department of Emergency Medicine, CMC, Vellore, was held from 3 to 4 June at Wanless Hospital, Miraj Medical Centre, Miraj, Maharashtra, and was led by the Department Head, Dr Suresh David. We had good participation from Christian, private and government hospitals. Maharashtra Medical Council offered credit hours for doctors who attended all sessions. Thanks to Dr Deepak Kamle, Director, Wanless Hospital, and Dr Rohini Suryavanshi for organising the workshop.

There were 114 participants including doctors, dentists, residents (PGs), nurses (Supervisors), nursing students, AHP students and AHP staff.

CMAI invites photos for the cover of forthcoming issues of CMJI. Themes are

- Accreditation- Living In Conflict Zones


Nurses


Ms Jancy JohnsonSecretary, Nurses League

[email protected]

CMAI News

Events at BNESIBRoots to Fruits:

On 9 May 2011, the first in the Series 1 of Roots to Fruits – a student nurture programme – was conducted at CSI Hospital, Kalyani, with participation from 91 students. On the next day, it was conducted at CSI Hospital, Rainy, with 87 students participating. On 11 May, the programme was held at CSI Ikkadu with 30 students participating. The programmes at these three venues were conducted by Mrs Lalitha Varghese and Ms Y Dheena Shalini.

On 27 May, the programme was conducted at Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bangalore, with participation from 56 students. The programme was conducted by Mrs Lalitha Varghese and Ms Elizabeth B. On 6 June, it was held at Scudder Memorial Hospital, Ranipet, with 72 participants; conducted by Mrs Lalitha Varghese. On 8 June the programme was held at Christian Fellowship Hospital, Oddanchatram, with 70 participants. It was conducted by Mrs Lalitha Varghese and Ms Y Dheena Shalini.

Examinations and Evaluations:

Annual GNM written examinations were held from 13 to 16 June at 18 examination centres across South India. The annual CGHC written examinations were held from 13 to 15 June at three examination centres. The paper evaluation was done at CMAI Office, Bangalore, between 20 June and 20 July 2011.

CMAI - MNRE Workshop, GuwahatiThe fourth in the series of workshops aimed at creating awareness about energy efficient practices and to empower health care organisations to opt for alternate technologies was held at Hotel Nakshatra, Guwahati, on 8 July 2011.

Dr S K Chaudhury, Director, AEDA, was the Chief Guest. Dr R P Goswami, Director-ST, MNRE, gave a presentation on Renewable Energy Options for Hospitals and Other Institutions.

The following topics were covered in presentations made by various experts:

Present Energy Scenario and Potential for Savings in HospitalsRenewable Energy Initiatives and Programmes for Institutions in Northeast Case Studies of Renewable Energy Technologies Installed in Institutions in Guwahati,Green Buildings, GRIHA & Health care

Annual meetings of CMAIA series of CMAI’s annual meetings were held at the headquarters in New Delhi. The Com-munity Health Committee met on 27 July 2011 from 10 am to 5 pm. The Finance Committee met the next day, on 28 July 2011, from 10:30 am to 1 pm. The Communications Advisory Committee also met the same day – from 2 to 5 pm. The General Body meeting lasted 2 days – 29 & 30 July 2011 (Friday & Saturday) from 9 am to 5 pm.

Pre-Conference Workshops

Four Pre-Conference workshops will be held on 2 November 2011 from 9 am to 4 pm. The topics are:

Mainstreaming HIV and AIDS – Lessons from Mission HospitalsIndian Integrated Care Pathway (IICP) – A protocol for End-of-Life Care in Mission HospitalsManaging StressEquipping Communities for Change

If you are interested, please contact The General Secretary, CMAI ([email protected], [email protected]) along with your contact details before 30 Septem-ber 2011 for more details.

41st Biennial Conference of CMAI

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

Hope this letter finds you full of a cheerful spirit and positive outlook. The pressing need of the hour is the growth of nursing in the subcontinent. Amidst activity at various levels – both regional and national – various governing issues related to nursing and its future have been discussed. A consultation on this was organised by the Fortis Group of Hospitals at Delhi. The Catholic Health Association of India, as part of its celebrations on completing 25 years in Hyderabad, organised a 1-day workshop on the Future of Nursing in India.

The MIBE Executive Committee meeting was held at MIBE Office, Nagpur, on 8 July 2011. Looking ahead, we have the challenging task of finding a suitable successor to Ms Mamta Soren. As she has been bearing the dual responsibility of both Secretary, MIBE, and Principal, Graduate School of Nursing, Indore, we need an ideal replacement for the post of the Principal, GSN too. Please continue to uphold this in your prayers.

The Council meeting at CMC, Vellore, went off well. I had the privilege of being a part of it.

As the Biennial Conference is approaching, let us prepare ourselves in letter and spirit to make the occasion a truly momentous one.

With prayers,



Mr Stephen VictorSecretary

Administrators [email protected]

Administrators

CMAI News

Dear Members,

The month-long monsoon session of Parliament has just begun and predictions that very less time will be available for constructive work are coming true! We need to pray that when our Parliament meets, it should spend more time in planning and passing important bills. Talking of legislations, my mind goes to the recent implementation of Clinical Establishment Acts in many states of India where impracticable laws have been imposed on our mission hospitals. It is true that Government should play a regulatory role in guarding the interests of the citizens but regulations should not hinder the reach of essential health care services. The policy advocacy desk of CMAI is planning to take this issue up at the appropriate forums. If you have any input on this issue, please mail it to me.

There is a proposal for the starting of a certificate course by our Section on Laws on Hospital Administration under distance education. This course would pave the way for awareness on legal issues which might go a long way in defending the managements of the hospitals and its doctors. This course aims to give a bird’s-eye view of the constitutional and statutory arrangements in the administration of our country. It will cover subjects like basic structure of judiciary in India and its functions, civil & criminal law and its applications, contract law and the Consumer Protection Act and its applications, various legal issues in hospital administration and possible solutions, medical laws and their application in hospital administration, and labour laws and their application in hospital administration.

Please book your ticket to reach Chennai on 2 November 2011 to attend the 41st Biennial Conference. A personal letter of invitation is being sent to all the members.

In Christ,

Bangalore Baptist Hospital gets NABH AccreditationThe CMAI family congratulates Bangalore Baptist Hospital on being the first CMAI member institutuion to be accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Health Care (NABH) on 29 July 2011, after a very stringent inspection. Over the last few years, the hospital had been striving hard to improve and maintain high quality standards. BBH are also proud to be among the first 100 hospitals to have achieved this recognition. As a mission hospital ensuring quality as well as maintaining values and ethos, BBH have come through with flying colours.

Songs and Posters for XXVII Quadrennial Assembly of the NCCIThe XXVII Quadrennial Assembly of the NCCl will be held from 25 - 29 April 2012 in Ban-galore, Karnataka. The theme of the Assembly is The Gospel in a Groaning World.

Participation is sought, particularly from youth, in the following two programmes;

1.Composing the Assembly theme song2.Making posters on the Assembly theme

Those composing the Assembly theme song would have to do so in English. They would have to send not only the text of the song but also the music of the same. Ideally it would be sent in a CD. Prizes will be awarded for the best song and best poster, which will be selected by the NCCI Secretariat. Some of the songs may be included in the NCCI song book. The posters will also be displayed at the venue of the Assembly.

The songs and posters should be sent to: The General Secretary, NCCI, Christian Council Campus, Civil Lines, Nagpur-440 001 (MS) by 15 September 2011.

BBH attains NABL Accreditation and Permission to Start BSc Nursing CourseBangalore Baptist Hospital Laboratory has been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL), an autonomous body under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. There are only 227 accredited laboratories all over India, including the Bangalore Baptist Hospital Laboratory.

BBH’s nursing college has also been recognised by the Indian Nursing Council. They will now be able to admit 40 students to the BSc programme, commencing from the 2011 academic year.

Have You Upgraded Your Membership Fee?

CMAI's membership rates are Rs 2000 for Doctors and Rs 1000 for Members. We re-quest you to upgrade your membership to current rates. We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who have voluntarily upgraded their membership fees to present rates. You can also upgrade your membership fees on our website: www.cmai.org

2011Mrs Lucy P Simon, Rev Raju Abraham, Mrs Subashini David, Rev Job H Karkada, Ms Aley Kuruvilla, Dr Anna J Abraham, Mr C Finch, Dr (Mrs) Lamina Singh,Dr Sudhakar Rao, Mr Subhas S Soans, Rev Job Jayaraj, Ms Dipika E Lingia, Dr Aleyamma Joseph, Dr Nitin T Joseph, Dr Jairaj Periyan, Dr Cherian Thomas, Dr Kalindi Thomas, Mrs Wadjingstad Kharkongor2010Mrs Dulcie Daniel, Dr Sudhir Joseph, Mr Sunny Kuruvilla, Mr Suresh Carleton, Dr Subhakar Prasad, Dr Vijay Aruldas, Dr Kumudha Aruldas, Dr Suresh David, Ms

Shirley David, Dr Anandit J Mathew, Dr Mary Samuel, Dr John D Iswariah, Dr Devaprasath Jeya sekharan, Dr Sabu Jeyasekharan, Dr Ranjit Jeyasekharan, Dr Renu Devaprasath, Dr Geetanjali Masih, Dr Lalitha F Chikkala, Dr C N Fredrick, Dr Kantamani R M Thia-garaj, Dr David D Tariang, Dr T Koshy, Dr Grace Cherian, Dr George Jayaprakash, Dr David Bhasker Rao, Dr Anitha S Rao, Dr Joyce Ponnaiya, Dr M C Mathew, Dr Sunil M Caleb, Miss P A Annamma, Mrs Purabi Das Islam, Dr Samuel Solomon, Dr Satish Kuruvilla, Dr Sheela Kuruvilla, Dr S Purushothama Reddy, Mrs Punitha Sunny, Dr Mary Ramasamy



Allied Health Professionals

Mr A P BerrySecretary

AHP [email protected]

CMAI News

Farewell

Bethany Hospital with 125 beds is a multi-speciality hospital established by Bethany Trust. It has health care facilities in the fields of medicine, general surgery, gastroenter-ology, paediatrics, orthopaedics, surgical oncology, ENT, nephrology, gynaecology/obstetrics, radiation therapy, etc. and a complete range of diagnostic facilities such as MRI, CT scan, mammography, OPG, bone density, etc.The hospital requires the following personnel urgently:

1. STAFF NURSES GNM/B Sc candidates with minimum one year of experience.

2. WARD MANAGEMENT Graduates with 2 years of experience in patient interaction/patient care in hospitals. Having good communication skills in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Salary for the above mentioned posts will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Experienced candidates will be considered for senior positions.

Interested candidates may forward/submit their application with detailed resume, their present salary (CTC) and expected salary, within 10 days, to:

The HR & Admin. Dept.Bethany HospitalPokhran RD No 2, Opp. Ma NiketanThane (W) 400610Or mail to: [email protected]

BETHANy HOSPITAL, THANE(OWNED & MANAGED By BETHANy TRUST)

41st Biennial Conference of CMAITheme: Our World, Our Health

Pre-conference Workshop : 2 November 2011Biennial Conference : 3-5 November 2011

Venue: Laity Institute For Transformation Education (LITE)No. 17, Balfour Road (Near Bain School), Kilpauk, Chennai – 600010

Devotional Speaker: Rev Dr Roger Gaikwad, NCCIThe devotions on all three days will be delivered by Rev Dr Roger Gaikwad,

General Secretary, NCCI. Rev Dr Gaikwad has a Doctorate in Theology from South Asia Theological Research Institute of the Serampore College. An ordained minister of the Mizoram Synod of the Presbyterian Church of India, he has been

serving the Church for the last 33 years.

Dr Jacob Chandy Oration, 2011: Dr Cherian ThomasThe Dr Jacob Chandy Oration is delivered at the CMAI Biennial Conference

by an outstanding Indian / overseas Christian leader to raise issues and show directions for the healing ministry of the Church.

The XIth Jacob Chandy Oration at the 41st Biennial Conference will be delivered by Dr Cherian Thomas, former General Secretary, CMAI.

Keynote Address: Dr Guillermo Kerber, WCCThe Keynote Address will be delivered by Dr Guillermo Kerber, Programme

Executive, Care for Creation and Climate Justice, World Council of Churches, based in Geneva, Switzerland. His work focuses on strengthening churches and ecumenical organisations’ work on ecology and climate, deepening the ethical,

theological and spiritual dimensions.

Dr D W Mategaonkar Awards In 1990, CMAI instituted national awards to publicly recognise members who

have made a significant contribution to the mission of the Church in India in the ministry of health, healing and wholeness. The awards will be presented during

the Biennial Conference.

Dear friends in Christ,

In the last issue of LFA, I described the achievement of obtaining from IGNOU, the share of fees of our member institution training centres. I am delighted to inform you that we received the amount for the 2nd batch also (2010 batch). The amount is being dispatched from the General Secretary’s office.

We have received new registrations for the current academic year and the enrollment cards will be dispatched to all students soon. The schedules for the practicals are also being sorted out simultaneously with the office of the Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU. We hope things will soon be streamlined and there will not be any hurdles after the first batch completes.

We are in receipt of queries related to lateral entry from the alumnus of our courses. We hope to launch this by next academic year if everything comes through. This needs the approval of the academic council of IGNOU and a lot of preparation.

Our next focus is the forthcoming Biennial Conference at Chennai. We are sending brochures and invitation letters to all members and member institutions. I take this opportunity to invite you all for the most anticipated event of this year. I request those who would like to participate in the scientific sessions to send the abstracts by 30 September 2011.

Please uphold all the activities in your daily prayers.



Chaplains

Rev Job JayarajSecretary, Chaplains Section

[email protected]

HUMAN RESOURCES

Dear friends,

Greetings to you in His precious name!

We had two Thanksgiving get-together meetings for the clergy who had observed Healing Ministry Sunday 2011. These were held in Bangalore on Monday, 20

June, and in Vellore on Thursday, 23

June. We had a fruitful sharing of views on future activities.

In July 2011, we had a few meetings to discuss the Healing Ministry theme for 2012 with Fr Dr Mathew Abraham, Secretary of the CBCI Commission for Health. The theme, as decided by CMAI’s General Body, will appear in the next issue of LFA.

The second workshop for the Lutheran pastors are scheduled for 29 & 30 August in Yerkadu, Salem, Tamilnadu.

As informed earlier, the 25th Annual Course on Pastoral Care for the Sick and Suffering for the pastors, chaplains, theological students and individuals who are interested in being involved in the Healing Ministry of God, will be conducted from 1 to 23 September 2011 at CMAI Office, New Delhi.

I will be representing CMAI at the regional conferences / elections in Orissa and West Bengal in October 2011.

We are preparing ourselves for CMAI’s forthcoming 41st Biennial Conference to be held in Chennai from 3 to 5 November 2011. As members of the Section, please plan to attend in large numbers. The selection of songs and the writing of the Order of Worship Service is also progressing.

As you prepare, as Church / Institution, for the Annual Thanksgiving (Harvest) Festival, do pray for God’s guidance to go with you to reach the goal / target.

God be with you, your family and ministry.

CHRISTIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF INDIA MIBE requires a Secretary

The MIBE of the Nurses League of CMAI is a Nursing Education Board (recognised by the Indian Nursing Act, 1947) practices innovations in education and excellence in nursing practice, conducting courses, examinations and awarding diplomas for ANM, GNM and post diploma nursing courses in 28 nursing schools across seven states presently.

MIBE requires a Secretary who should be a Christian MSc nurse having at least 7-8 years experience in administration. Needs organisational skills, leadership abilities, academic interest, good knowledge of English and Hindi and ability to travel. For further details please log on to our website: www.cmai.org

Please send your complete cv to the Administrative Manager, Christian Medical Associa-tion of India, Plot No.2, A-3, Local Shopping Centre, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110 058 or email to [email protected] latest by 7 October 2011.

CMAI Certificate Course on Laws on Hospital Administration

CMAI is a national body of health professionals and health care institutions, committed to a just and healthy society. It accredits and provides training in various fields, including nursing, allied health, administration and management. It is authorised by the Indian Nursing Council to accredit ANM, GNM and post Diploma courses across the country. It also conducts workshops on different areas such as emergency medicine, legal issues, nursing etc.

As part of its efforts to bring knowledge and skills to health professionals, CMAI is launching, and invites applications for, a certificate course (under distance education) on Laws On Hospital Administration. The course will be run by CMAI’s Administrators Section.

Purpose: Health professionals and health care institutions are increasingly subject to regulations, litigation and court cases. This course will equip them to take the necessary steps to meet regulatory requirements, prevent and protect themselves from unnecessary litigation and to seek appropriate and timely guidance.

For Whom: Doctors, Nurses, Administrators, Medical Records Officers, other Allied Health Professionals. A graduate of any recognised university can join.

Course Contents:1. Basic structure of judiciary in India and its functions2. Civil & criminal law and its applications3. Contract Law and Consumer Protection Act and its applications4. Various legal issues in hospital administration and possible solutions5. Medical laws and its applications in hospital administration6. Labour laws and its applications in hospital administration

Course Duration: One year

Course Schedule:Issue of application forms and registration : 15 August – 30 November 2011Course begins : 1 January 2012Assignment despatch : June 2012Completion of assignment : 31 July 2012Completion of second semester : 31 December 2012Result Declaration : March 2013

Course Fees: Rs 5,000 per candidate, not including Contact Classes.

If interested, please contact:Mr Stephen Victor, Secretary, Administrators Section, CMAI. Phone: +919212212145, email:[email protected] CMAI, Delhi. Phone: 011-25599991/2/3. email: [email protected] Application forms available on the website www.cmai.org.


HUMAN RESOURCES

The Leprosy Mission Trust India is looking for committed Christian ophthalmologists to run its ophthalmic programmes in Kothara Community Hospital, Amravati District, Maharashtra and at TLM Community Hospital Salur, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh.Requirement : Christian OphthalmologistsPG Qualification : DO or MS OphthalDesired Candidate Profile : Surgical experience in cataract surgery and other eye surgery. Experience in medical ophthalmology (Fresh graduates will also be considered) Major Duties and Responsibilities in the Ophthalmic programme:Managing out-patient department, managing patients admitted in the wards, performing surgeries, planning and managing the community outreach programme, teaching, undertak-ing research projectsSalary : As per TLM India norms and based on experienceReference Code : TLM TI/MED/2011/003Send your application to: Mr David Victor CharlesHR DepartmentThe Leprosy Mission Trust IndiaB-13/A, Institutional AreaSector- 62, NOIDA -201307Contact Number - 0120-4077200Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.tlmindia.org

COLLEGE OF NURSING, CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE IDA SCUDDER ROAD, VELLORE - 632 004, TAMIL NADU, INDIA

(Five star rating by NAAC) Website: http://home.cmcvellore.ac.inladmissions/admin.htm

Phone No.: 0091-416 - 3077012/13

Applications are invited for the following courses commencing in May/August 2012

Application fee Registration fee for each preference

M Sc Nursing Rs. 750/- ($ 100) Rs 600/- ($100)Post Basic B Sc Nursing Rs. 750/- ($ 100) Rs 500/-* ($75)Fellowship in Nursing Rs. 750/- ($ 100) Rs 500/- ($ 75)Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing Rs 300/- ($ 60) Rs 300/- ($ 60) *N0 preference

Issue of application forms 05 September 2011 Last date for issuing application forms by post 15 October 2011Last date for issuing application forms by hand 22 October 2011Last date for receipt of completed applications 22 October 2011

Send in your request to the following address along with a crossed demand draft drawn in favour of CMC Vellore Association payable at State Bank of India, Vellore Town Branch, Code 1618. (Please visit the PG nursing admission page on the CMC website for more details and to download the application form.)

Interested persons may please contact:The RegistrarCollege of NursingChristian Medical CollegeIda Scudder RoadVellore - 632 004, Tamil Nadu, India

College of Continuing Education Institute for Social Sciences

and Research, Vellore Offers since 1983-84 the following profes-sional PG Diplomas under Distance Educa-tion mode.

Hospital Administration (PGDHA) 4Nutrition and Dietetics (PGDND) 5Rehabilitation Management 6 (PGDRM)One year duration, consists of six written papers and project work dissertation. Employ-ment opportunities are available in India and abroad. Contact class optional.

Exam centre: Vellore onlyEligibility: Graduates of any discipline includ-ing Doctors, Nurses, Paramedicals. Prospec-tus with application form Rs 400/- by MO/DD in favour of ISSR, Vellore- 632 006.Apply to:The Director, College of Continuing Edu-cation, Institute for Social Sciences and Research, Greenwoods Campus, Vellore - 632 006Tel: 0416 6530708; Mob: 9442420024

Asha Kiran Community Care Centre,

Kottayam Requires Male and female nurses to work with male and female AIDS patients, sent for care to this centre by Anti Retroviral Treatment (ART) at the govt. medical college. Should speak and understand Malayalam. Candi-dates over the age of 35 preferred.Interested persons may please contact to:The DirectorAsha Kiran Community Care Centre Near K G College, Pampady Kottayam, Kerala 686 502 Tel: 09447008431, 09496873337 & 04812-50043

Ms Rashmi K has completed her diploma having serial no. GNM 3039 and mark list issued by the Mid India Board Of Educa-tion and the registration certificate issued by the Karnataka State Nursing Council having the registration no. RR GNM 2039 dated 13/07/2009 are found lost.

If found, kindly return it to Ms. Rashmi K, C/o Mr K. Jose, Near DIC Officer, Co- Operative Colony, Rayagada, Orissa.Ph. 06856-222683, Mobile: 09437230802

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Life for AllCMAI seeks its next General Secretary, to join in 2012Christian Medical Association of India works to serve the Church in India so as to equip, assist and encourage it in its ministry of health, healing and wholeness.

The post of General Secretary is a leadership position, working with health professionals, mission hospitals, churches, civil society and government, representing Christian healthwork within India as well as internationally, and provides exciting opportunities to lead transformational changes in health care service, education, policy and leadership.

The General Secretary works along with staff and members of the Association, towards building a just and healthy society. His/her responsibilities include:

Nurturing Christians of different health professions Facilitating and strengthening mission hospitals Mobilising churches and congregations Advocating for changes in policy and practice Managing the affairs of the Association

Dr Vijay Aruldas, the present General Secretary, completes his second term in 2012 and will not be available for a third term. Therefore, CMAI invites applications from committed Christians, female or male, with the following:a basic degree in health with a post graduate qualificationat least 14 years of experience after the basic degreespiritually well-grounded and held in high esteem by the societyan ecumenical outlooka firm belief in the ethos of CMAI as an egalitarian fellowship of Christian health professionals and institutionsa good understanding of health issues and of the hospital sectora good track record of leadership, with managerial skills and willingness to travelable to relate to the leaders of churches and of the CMAI networkcomfortable in dealing with donor agencies and governmentThe position is a 6-year term, renewable. Applicants are requested to send their cv by email to Dr Vijay Aruldas, General Secretary at the email id: [email protected]. With the cv, please also send the names of 3 referees who are not relations, giving their contact details (address, email id, phone / mobile number), and some information about their background.

The last date for receiving applications at CMAI is 21 September 2011.

St Luke Health Centre, Aurad B, Gulbarga

is looking for a doctor – MBBS, or FCAMS or DNB, DGO, young or retired. The salary will be according to the experience and qualifications – 20K to 30K per month; also negotiable. There is a partially furnished quarters – rent free. Free hand in management of patients and a lot of scope for growth in the service of the poor and downtrodden in this most backward area of Karnataka. This is a 30-bedded primary health care centre with lots of village activities for social development. The main activity of the centre is HIV care (CCC) TB Control (DMC) family planning, and control of blindness.

Those interested may contact the address below, call 09448042663 or email [email protected]: Dr K A AbrahamDirector, St Luke Health CentreAurad B PO, Gulbarga 585105

State & Date Contact Person Venue

West Bengal29 & 30.09.2011

TLM Purulia Leprosy Home and HospitalPost Box No. 9Purulia Dist. – 723 101West Bengal

Rev A Job Jayaraj (CMAI), [email protected]: Dr Famkima DarlongPh: 03252-222492 / [email protected]

Gujarat Rajasthan

18.09.2011

The Salvation Army Emery HospitalAnand Taluk – 388001 Gujarat Ph: 02692-253737

Dr Pradip Martin, [email protected]

Orissa 23 & 24.09.2011

Gopalpur-on-Sea, Orissa Rev A Job Jayaraj (CMAI), 09711603836, [email protected]

Northeast

23-25.09.2011

CBCNEI, Mission compoundPan Bazar, GuwahatiAssam

Rev Bharat Keleng, [email protected] Arwin Susheel, [email protected]

Northwest

29.09.2011

Ruby Nelson Hospital Jallandhar, Punjab

Dr Jacob Prabhakar, 98888996740Ms Jancy Johnson (CMAI) , [email protected]

HUMAN RESOURCES Upcoming Regional Conferences


Healing Ministry Contribution received

Arogyavaram Medical Centre, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh observed Healing Ministry week from 7 to 13 February 2011 by conducting morning service at various locations in the campus. Every day different activities like visiting the sick and prisoners, health camps and retreats were conducted. They also presented a skit and enacted a play on concept immunity, risk behaviours of people and virus attack.

At the HM celebrations at Padhar Hospital, morning chapel was taken by different groups of staff and students. A meeting for the local shopkeepers was arranged with a speaker from Betul, Mr Viraj James, who spoke on water, energy and waste. Mr Manoj Shukla, a local teacher and poet, recited some well crafted poems. A painting competition was organised on the theme for school children in which over 55 students participated. Meetings with local schools were organised with an aim to sensitise them about the environment. Padhar Hospital is working towards providing cloth bags in the pharmacy. This is one of the many initiatives the hospital has taken to go “green”.

Healing Ministry Service Observed in Bangalore:

Rev Alfred Sudharshan, Shaffer Memorial ChurchRev Arokiasamy, Bethel Church, BanswadiRev B Kottian, CSI Grace ChurchRev B P Timothy, Holy Cross ChurchRev Christy, Memorial Church WhitefieldRev Daniel Ravikumar, St Mark's ChurchRev David Rajan, St Luke's ChurchRev George Jayaprabhu, Devanur ChurchRev H S Karunakaran, All Saints Church, VelloreRev J Jacob, Wesley Tamil ChurchRev Jacob Ravindaran, Christallaya ChurchRev Jayanesan, Holy Cross ChurchRev Jeevan Babu, St Peter's Telugu ChurchRev John Wesley, Christu KirupalyaRev Manohar Chandra Prasad, CSI Ascension ChurchRev (Mrs) Nirmala Vasantha Kumar, St John’s ChurchRev Prasanna Kumar, Divya Shanthi ChurchRev Saduri, Emmauel Church, Magadi RoadRev Sampath Kumar, St Peter's Church, Cox Town Rev Sounderrajan, Tin factory, Udaya NagarRev (Mrs) Vedamary Jayanesan, Platt Memorial Church,

CSI Mission CompoundRev Victor Thomas, St Paul’s Church, Shivaji Nagar

Healing Ministry Service Observed in Bihar:Pastor A Paul Rai, Apostolic MissionPastor Birju Lal Kumar, Nav Bharat MissionPastor Cyril P. Marandi, SPCNIPastor David Hembrom, Mount Zion MissionPastor Denny Panackal, India MissionPastor Dhaneshwar Minz, Sewa Bihar ChurchPastor Jose Daniel, Mount Zion MissionPastor Karthik, Harvest Apostolic MissionPastor Manoj Kumar Thakur, Nav Bharat MissionPastor Moses Marandi, Bariyal, BIC Church, Purnea, BiharPastor Moses Marandi, Munsibari BIC Church, Purnea, BiharPastor Samuel Hembrom, BIC Church, Purnea, BiharPastor Ramesh Toppo, Sewa Bihar ChurchPastor Yabesh Samuel, Soul Winning MissionPastor Yoash Samuel, Soul Winning Mission, Purnea, Bihar

Healing Ministry Service Observed in Vellore:

Rev Barnabas Absalom, CSI All Saint's Church, VelloreRev Paul Robert Kennady, AmburRev Isaac Kathirvelu, CSI All Soul's Church, SathuvachariRev D Cornelius, CSI Bethal Church, SainathapuramRev A Rajavelu, CSI Christ Church, Gandhi NagarRev Dr Arul Mani Isaac, KII Campus, KatpadiRev B Thiyagarajan, CSI Olcott Memorial Church, ViruthampetRev I Baskar, SainathapuramRev Samuel Poobalan, VasanthapuramRev Clive E Ponnuraj, CSI St John's Church, VelloreRev James Pragasam, St Paul's Church, SathuvachariRev Sharma Nithianandam, Madhi Nagar ExtensionRev B Ravichandran, CSI Scudder Church, ArcotRev Samuel Gembeeram, CSI Church, BernicepuramRev Suresh Anandakumar, CSI Church, KatpadiRev (Mrs) Latha Rani, K R S NagarRev Sampath Sadhanandham, CSI St Mary's Church, RanipetRev Jayakar Wilson, BernicepuramRev D V Mohanraj, Palamner, ChittoorRev Immanuel Gnana Zion, Beattie Compound, ChittoorRev Sadhu Sathyaraj, Beattie Bungalow CompoundRev Samuel Babu, CSI Church, PalamanerRev Isaac Fernandas, CSI Church, Arni RuralRev Suresh Kumar, CSI Church, VandavasiRev Meshack Premkumar, CSI Church, Tindivanam

Celebrating Healing MinistryIn addition to the report published in the Life for All (May - June 2011), the following report

have been received.


Hospitals Contributions receivedArogyavaram Medical Centre, Chittoor Dist, Andhra Pradesh Bethesda Hospital, W G Dist, Andhra Pradesh CBM Bethel Hospital, Vuyyuru, Krishna Dist, Andhra Pradesh CFCHC & NL Unit, College of Nursing, Ambilikkai, Dindigul Dist, TamilnaduChristian Hospital Sewa Sansthan, Harbanshpur, AzamgarhChristian Hospital, Bilaspur, ChhattisgarhChristian Hospital, Bissamcuttack, OrissaChristian Hospital, Chhattarpur Dist., Madhya Pradesh Christian Hospital, Hatpiplia, Madhya Pradesh Christian Hospital, MungeliChristian Medical College, LudhianaCSI Hospital, BangaloreEvangelical Mission Hospital, Tilda, Chhattisgarh Lakhnadon Christian Hospital, Madhya Pradesh NM Wadia Hospital, PuneScudder Memorial Hospital, Ranipet, VelloreUmri Christian Hospital, Tq Kelapur, Dist. Yavatmal, Maharashtra CSI Lombard Memorial Hospital, Udupi Christian Hospital, Berhampur, Orissa

Church Contributions receivedRev A Rajavelu, Presbyter-in-Charge, CSI Christ Church, Vellore, Tamilnadu Rev B Anand Kumar, Nidadavole, W G Dist, Andhra PradeshRev B P Timothy, Pastor-in-Charge, CSI Holy Cross Church (English), BangaloreRev John P Mall, Birmingham, UKRev L Francis Pradeep Kumar, Presbyter, Karimnagar, AP Rev M Manoharam, St Paul Peter Lutheran Church, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh Rev Naresh Jai Singh, Methodist Church, Khariwala, Sirsa Dist, Haryana Rev S K James, Seoni Church, Seoni Dist, Madhya Pradesh Rev Sanal Christian, CNI Shalom Church, Ahmedabad Rev T Victor, ECI Tamil Church, New Delhi Rev Anil Ram Baruah , Borbetta Baptist Church, JorhatBariyal BIC Church, PurneaBethel Baptist Church, BangaloreBethel Church, Baitalpur, Bilaspur District, Chhattisgarh CNI Green Park Free Church, New Delhi Pastor Joel Hasda, Believers Church, Purnea, Bihar Pastor John Lal Marandi, BIC Nayanagar, Purnea, BiharPastor Rohidash Musahary, Jambugari NELC Congregation, Bodoland, Assam Pastor Victor Lal Marandi, Harvest Apostolic Ministry, Purnea, BiharCSI RD Town Church, Jammalamudugu, Andhra PradeshDr K N Thomas, Mar Elia Cathedral (Orthodox), KottayamOriya & English Baptist Church, Berhampur, Orissa

Oriya Baptist Church, Bhanjanagar, OrissaOriya Baptist Church, Chatrapur, OrissaOriya Baptist Church, Jampally, OrissaOriya Baptist Church, Padripally, OrissaOriya Baptist Church, Zilundi, OrissaSt John’s Church, Gopalpur-on-sea, OrissaPastor, St Stephen’s Church, Berhampur, OrissaTelugu Baptist Church, CNI, Berhampur, OrissaRev Anil Ram Baruah, Borbetta Baptist Church, Jorhat, Assam Rev Sumesh Jacob, St Mary’s Church, PuneTilak Memorial Church, Satara, Pune

Individuals Contributions receivedDr Johnny Kutty Chacko, Nedungadappally, KeralaDr John Iswariah, ChennaiDr K N Thomas, Kottayam, Kerala Dr Kumudha Aruldas, New DelhiDr M R Morris, Nagercoil, TamilnaduDr S Durgamani, Warangal, Madhya PradeshDr S C George, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh Dr S P Mathew, Dahisar, MumbaiDr Y Elda S Devi, Warangal Dist, Andhra PradeshRev A Sam, CSI Church of Divine Patice, AmburRev Omega & Elsie, Owklawn, USARev Dr Y John Bashkar, CSI Central Church, VelloreLt Col S K Robertson, New DelhiMr Mahesh H Christian, ‘Faith’ Bhomeshwar Vadi, GujaratMiss P A Annamma, Kottayam I, KeralaMr Ignatius Samuel KK, Bangalore, Karnataka Mr Johnson, Ludhiana, Punjab Mr K Anbalagan, Viva Network, New DelhiMr K Prakasa Rao, Chittoor Dist., Andhra Pradesh Mr Mullapudi Lakshman Rao, SDA Church, BangaloreMr Phagnu Masih, Church of Savior, Jamnipal, ChhattisgarhMr S Sam Prasad, Chittoor, Andhra PradeshMrs Aleykutty Mani, Fort CochinMrs Jaya, New Delhi Mrs Lalitha Samuel, KolkataMs Inis H Dkhar, Satribari, Guwahati

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Life for All (newsletter) September - October 2011