Curriculum Vitae

Personal Details:

• Born on 18th July 1963, Prague, married with 2 children
• Hobbies: sport – mountaineering, ski-touring, skiing, cycling, tennis;  music – classical music, rock, jazz;  travelling

Education:   

• 1996 Studies in Criminology and Criminal Justice in the field of Illicit Drugs, Florida State University, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, USA
• 1993–1996 Studies in the field of Drug Addiction Treatment and Resocialization, Mediterranean Institute for Research and Training in Physiotherapy and Psychiatry, Italy and University of California, San Diego, USA
• 1993–1994 Postgraduate Studies in Prevention and Treatment of Drug Addiction , specialized medical diploma, Institute of Further Education of Medical Doctors and Pharmacists
• 1992 Training in Family Therapy of Drug Addiction, Rochester State University, Department of Psychiatry, New York, USA
• 1991–1992 Postgraduate Studies in Public Health, Organization and Management of Health Care, Co-ordination and Management of Anti-Drug Policy, John Hopkins University, School of Public Health, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship on Substance Abuse, Baltimore, USA
• 1988–1991 Training in Family Therapy, Ústí nad Labem
• 1988–1991 Training in Group Psychotherapy, Prague
• 1987–1990 Postgraduate Studies in Psychiatry, specialized medical diploma, Institute of Further Education of Medical Doctors and Pharmacists
• 1981–1987 Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Doctor of Medicine Degree (MUDr.)      

Professional Career:

• from 2002 up to the present Prague City Hall, Mayor of Prague
• 1998–2002   Metropolitan District Prague 6, Mayor of Prague 6
• 1997–1998 Office of the Government of the CR, Interdepartmental Anti-Drug Committee, Secretary General
• 1996 Ministry of Interior of the CR, Advisor to the Minister in the field of Anti-Drug Policy
• 1995 Office of the Government of the CR, Interdepartmental Anti-Drug Committee, Secretary General
• 1993–1994   Contact Centre for Drug Addicts, Director, Chief Psychiatrist
• 1992–1994  Filia Foundation (NGO) for the Support of Mentally Disabled and Drug Dependent Persons, Executive Director
• 1990–1991 Outpatient Treatment Centre for Drug Addicts, General Teaching Hospital, Chief Psychiatrist 
• 1988–1990  Detoxification Ward, Psychiatric Clinic, Charles University, House Officer
• 1987 Psychiatric Clinic Kosmonosy, Mladá Boleslav, House Officer

Political Functions:

• Leader of the Civic Democratic Party Prague (ODS Praha) 
• 2004–2008  Deputy Chairman of the Civic Democratic Party
• Member of the Regional Council of the Civic Democratic Party

Short-term Programmes:

• World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe, Consultant for the area of Central and Eastern Europe
• United Nations, Drug Control Programme, expert
• World Health Organization, expert

International Programmes and Projects Management:

• 1994–1996 World Health Organization, Harm Reduction Programme for the Czech Republic, Project Coordinator
• 1994–1996 International European Drug Abuse Treatment Training Project, National Coordinator
• 1994–1995 PHARE EU Regional Programme on Fight Against Drugs, National Coordinator
• 1994–1995 United Nations (UNDCP),Rapid Assessment in the Czech Republic, Project Coordinator
• 1994–1995 Council of Europe, Group Pompidou, Permanent Correspondent

Membership in Professional Bodies:

• Society for Addictive Disorders of the Czech Medical Association J.E. Purkyně, Executive Board Member
• Society for Psychotherapy and Family Therapy, Member
• Czech Medical Chamber, Member
• 1994–1996 Prague City Hall Anti-Drug Committee, Member
• 1993–1995 Ministry of Health, Protection against Alcoholism and other Drug Addictions including Smoking, Advisory Board Member
• 1993–1994 International Anti-Drug Committee, Expert Group, Leader of Group for Primary Prevention

Membership in International Organizations:

•  International Council on Alcohol and Addiction
•  Euro – Methwork

Publications:

• Risks of HIV Transmission among Intravenuous Drug Users
• Minimum Standards and Criteria for Efficient Primary Prevention
• Methodological Guidelines for School Based Primary Prevention – model
• Manual Training of Instructors and Educators in Primary Prevention of Drug Addiction
• Risk Behaviour Among Intravenuous Drug Users in Prague
• Extent of Substance abuse in the CR: 94, 95, 96
• Impact of Family Environment on the Development of Drug Related Problems Among Youth
• Toxicomania as a Family Saviour
• Methodological Guide for Community Based Prevention   
• Minimum Criteria for Drug Prevention and Treatment Workers
• Primary Prevention Methodology at Primary and Secondary Schools, Co-author
• Quick Evaluation of the Extent of Drug Abuse in the CR, Co-author