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Waking up on the wrong side of the bed cannot only put you in a bad mood but could also impact your health.

According to herbal nutrition expert Ali Ramadan, not all sleep is equal, and he explains in a TikTok video that there are a number of benefits to slumbering on the left side.

In his video, Ramadan says, “When we sleep on the left side, the stomach and its gastric juices remain lower than the esophagus,” which affects digestion and heartburn.

“It also reduces pressure on the back and is the ideal way for pregnant women to sleep,” Ramadan adds.

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The Sleep Foundation concurs, noting that curling left is beneficial for expecting moms because it helps with blood flow between the heart, fetus, uterus and kidneys, while taking pressure off the liver and back.

However, a 2019 review of studies found there wasn’t any difference in the health of pregnant people or their babies based on what side they slept on, suggesting it may be a comfort-based choice.

Those who suffer from heartburn or acid reflux may be better off lying left. A study published in the 2022 issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that stomach acid cleared much faster in participants lying on their left side, as opposed to their back or right side.

Healthline noted that some sleep experts think that sleeping on your right side could compress your vena cava, which is the large vein that carries blood to the rest of your body, suggesting that if you suffer from heart issues, you may want to roll over to the left.

“The research shows it is better for digestive health to sleep on the left side, and for those who have heart failure, it is better to sleep on the right side,” Ramadan notes in his TikTok.

Dr. Rachel Salas, an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine, said sleeping on your back can help reduce back pain and skin conditions like acne — noting you may notice creases on your face when you sleep on your side.

“Over time, that can lead to breakouts or cause chronic changes to the skin,” Salas explained. “If you’re concerned about wrinkles, it’s another reason to sleep on your back.”

While some studies suggest what sleeping position may be better for heart health, there haven’t been any definitive studies to determine the best sleeping position for that organ, with it being somewhat dependent on if an individual suffers from a heart condition. Healthline suggested that overall, getting quality sleep is more important than what position you sleep in.

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

 

OECS MSME Guarantee Facility Project

Loan No.: IDA-62670, IDA-62660, IDA-62640, IBRD-88830, IDA-62650

Assignment Title: Senior Operating Officer (SOO)

Reference No. KN-ECPCGC-207852-CS-INDV

 

The Governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have received financing in the amount of US$10 million equivalent from the World Bank towards the cost of establishing a partial credit guarantee scheme, and they intend to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, and consulting services to be procured under this project. 

The consultant will serve as the “Senior Operating Officer (SOO)” for the ECPCGC and should possess extensive knowledge of MSME lending with some direct experience lending to Micro, small and medium-sized businesses, knowledge of the internal control processes necessary for a lending operation and the ability to design and implement risk mitigation procedures. The ideal candidate should possess an Undergraduate Degree from a reputable college or university, preferably in Business, Accounting, Banking or related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in lending, inclusive of MSME lending. The initial employment period will be for two years on a contractual basis. Renewal of the contract will be subject to a performance evaluation at the end of the contractual period. The assignment is expected to begin on September 30th, 2021.  The consultant will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the ECPCGC.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be viewed by following the attached link below. 

 

https://bit.ly/3iVannm

 

The Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECPCGC) now invites eligible “Consultants” to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have:

  • An Undergraduate Degree from a reputable college or university, preferably in Business, Finance, Banking or related field; and
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in MSME lending. Applicants should also have:
  • The ability to design and implement risk management procedures 
  • Extensive knowledge of MSME lending with some direct experience lending to small and medium-sized businesses
  • Extensive knowledge of MSME banking operations
  • Knowledge of the internal controls necessary for a lending operation and the ability to design and implement risk management procedures
  • Experience developing and presenting information in public, including responding to questions in real-time
  • Experience lending to MSMEs located in the ECCU
  • Knowledge of marketing and communicating with the MSME sector
  • Ability to draft procedures to be used in a lending operation
  • Familiarity with the mechanics of a loan guarantee program
  • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, and
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite.

The attention of interested Individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, Paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers July 2016, [revised November 2017] (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Approved Selection Method for Individual Consultants set out in the clause 7.34 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. 

 

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0800 to 1700 hours:

Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation

Brid Rock, Basseterre,

St. Kitts.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form by e-mail by August 11th, 2021, to [email protected]

 

For further information, please contact:

Carmen Gomez-Trigg                                                            Bernard Thomas

Chief Executive Officer                                                          Chief Financial Officer

Tel: 868-620-8144                                                                  Tel: 869-765-2385

Email: [email protected]                                          [email protected]