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The Rick Hansen Institute has issued a RFP to conduct a KT evaluation project. The project aims to better understand the impact of the Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Evidence (SCIRE) Project website. http://www.scireproject.com/ Please see attached documents for details of the RFP. Terms of Reference for SCIRE Evaluation Project RFP for SCIRE Evaluation Project [...] The Canadian Water Network seeks a Manager of Strategic Communications and Programs for a one-year contract position, with the possibility of extension. The position will support and be accountable to the Executive Director and will lead activities to develop and deliver core CWN communications, marketing, knowledge mobilization and training program elements. This includes managing [...] Echo is an agency of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care with a mandate to act as a catalyst to improve health, wellbeing, and equity for women. At a critical time for our health care system, Echo will improve women’s health and well-being by focusing on women’s unique health needs and issues, developing and supporting innovative programs, educating health professionals, and supporting change. As the provincial advisor on women’s health to the Government of Ontario, we are working to ensure Ontario is at the forefront of improving women’s health. Position Overview: Reporting to the Director, Knowledge Translation, the KT Specialist (Level Two) will provide leadership for their portfolio, which will include building and delivering plans, seeking advice and collaborating as appropriate, and utilizing research to stimulate change that benefits women in Ontario (particularly in relation to the sexual and reproductive health portfolio, a priority area for Echo’s work). This role includes supporting Echo in using knowledge mobilization strategies, methodologies and tools; researching industry trends and policy developments in order to identify implications and to recommend approaches or projects which support the achievement of Echo’s mandate; building and managing relationships with agencies, researchers and other partners to influence policy and advance Echo’s mandate; and contributing to the design of communication and web-based activities to reach diverse stakeholders. » More… RFP Knowledge Exchange CoordinatorDTFP-Final Jan 16 2012 Hi Community: If anyone is interested, Manitoba needs some help from someone with KE expertise (see RFP in link above). I am including the email I received below so you can direct any questions you might have to the appropriate person. Cheers, Heather
Good afternoon Heather, I [...] The Canadian Arthritis Network (CAN) is the gateway to arthritis research and development in Canada. One point of contact links to leading Canadian arthritis researchers and clinicians, Canadian academic institutions, The Arthritis Society, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies involved in arthritis, government organizations, and many of Canada’s brightest new arthritis researchers. Whether developing an idea or assessing new therapies in the community, CAN provides access to expertise each step of the way. » More… Description of the Position The Learning Institute embraces all education endeavours, connects people and looks for ways to help them provide the best possible care for children. As a member of The Learning Institute team, the Knowledge Translation and Exchange Specialist will act as an expert advisor and central resource to help build capacity related to knowledge translation and exchange at SickKids, providing expertise and resources to a variety of internal stakeholders. The Specialist will partner to develop and implement strategies related to knowledge translation and act as the coordinator for the knowledge translation training programs. The role also involves building and maintaining relationships, internal and external to the organization. The Program Training and Consultation Centre (PTCC) is recruiting for a Project Coordinator – Knowledge Management. This is a six-month full-time contract position starting in the new year, based in downtown Toronto. » More… Status: 18-20 hours per week, one year with possible renewal Location:Toronto (Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto) Start: Immediately Please email resume and covering letter naomi.dachner@utoronto.ca Position: Knowledge Exchange Specialist Purpose: Spark Advocacy Grants provide financial support to groups to advocate for and implement increased opportunities for physical activity and ensure better access to nutritious foods for our children. Grants of up to $25,000 are awarded in a bi-annual competition, with the goal of igniting and empowering change within Ontario’s diverse communities. In addition to financial support, the grants program provides additional supports to grantees through knowledge exchange and peer learning activities on-line www.heartandstroke.ca/spark and in the community. The Knowledge Exchange Specialist is a key partner with the Sr. Specialist, Spark Advocacy Grants in the development and implementation of the Spark grants program. » More… The Health Systems and Health Equity Research Group (HSHER) is a multidisciplinary group of research scientists and knowledge exchange specialists that looks at the design, delivery and effectiveness of health care, with a focus on systems, services and policies. It also looks at equity and access among those who are most vulnerable to developing mental health or addictions problems. The Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge Exchange Network(OMHAKEN)is coordinated through the HSHER at CAMH. OMHAKEN works to improve the quality of mental health and addictions services, supports, research and policy by linking and engaging service providers, planners, researchers, decision-makers, policy-makers, consumer/survivors and families in knowledge creation and exchange across all levels of government and the health care system. » More… |
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