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Job Posting: Research & Knowledge Translation Coordinator at Muscular Dystrophy Canada

August 20, 2019 by Daria Wojtal

Location: Canada wide search The Organization: Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) – one of Canada’s leading voluntary health charities since 1954 – is a non-profit leader supporting people with neuromuscular disorders to gain independence; an advocate working for meaningful social change in the health and non-profit community; and a contributor in the search for the cure …

Job Posting: Knowledge Translation Program Manager, SickKids

August 14, 2019 by Kelly Warmington

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is a health-care community dedicated to improving the health of children. Our mission is to provide the best in family-centred, compassionate care, to lead in scientific and clinical advancement, and to prepare the next generation of leaders in child health. Consider joining the SickKids Learning Institute team. This is …

Practicing Knowledge Translation (PKT) Course – October 7-11, 2019

July 29, 2019 by Tom Lee

Are you interested in learning about how to apply the science of Knowledge Translation (KT) to your real-world projects? Here at the Knowledge Translation Program, we understand that applying KT can be challenging, and through our Practicing Knowledge Translation (PKT) course we aim to support you as you build your KT knowledge and skills. …

Public Health Nurse, Regular Full Time w Peterborough Public Health

July 16, 2019 by Peterborough Public Health

Please see the website for the full job posting at https://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/about-us/careers/ Peterborough Public Health Requires a Public Health Nurse Immediately Regular, Full-Time (1.0 Full Time Equivalents (FTE)) 1. Summary of duties: Plans, implements, and evaluates specified programs as per the Ontario Public Health Standards: Requirements for Programs, Services, and Accountability and other programs administered by …

Registration is Open! Specialist Knowledge Translation Training (SKTT) – September 9-10, 2019

July 15, 2019 by Kelly Warmington

The Specialist Knowledge Translation Training (SKTTTM) course is a two-day professional development opportunity. The program, which has been offered for over ten years, was developed on the premise that scientists, practitioners, educators, health promoters and others are agents of change in creating impact, promoting research utilization, and ensuring that evidence reaches the appropriate audiences. There …

Health Promoters (x3) and Epidemiologist (x1) Positions

July 10, 2019 by Peterborough Public Health

Peterborough Public Health has four positions currently posted for: Health Promoters: Two (2) Regular Full -Time and One (1) Temporary Full-Time Epidemiologist – One (1) Regular Full-Time For full job posting information, please visit our website at: https://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/about-us/careers/ Deadline for application is Wednesday, July 24th at 4:00 p.m. When you apply, please place your first …

Join CFHI as a Knowledge Translation (KT) Lead!

July 8, 2019 by Bill Callery

Are you passionate about healthcare improvement in Canada? Do you have a knack for making information that’s important about healthcare improvement accessible to multiple audiences? Are you highly self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic team? If this sounds like you, join CFHI and let’s make change happen! …

New KMb Journal Club – Assessing the Impact of Healthcare Research: A Systematic Review of Methodological Frameworks

June 9, 2019 by David Phipps

This journal club post is for the following article Cruz Rivera, S., Kyte, D.G., Aiyegbusi, O.L., Keeley, T.J., & Calvert, M.J. (2017). Assessing the impact of healthcare research: A systematic review of methodological frameworks. PLoS Medicine 14(8): e1002370. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002370 The journal club post can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/30Fp4AW Research Impact Canada (RIC) is …

Register Today! Specialist Knowledge Translation Training (SKTT) for Graduate Students – May 8th, 2019

April 2, 2019 by Kelly Warmington

The Specialist Knowledge Translation Training (SKTTTM) workshop for graduate students is a professional development opportunity for aspiring researchers, clinicians and educators. The course focuses on knowledge translation (KT) practice, planning tools, and ensuring that research findings reach the appropriate audiences. This one-day version of the SKTT workshop will be held on Wednesday May 8th, 2019 …

New #KMb Journal Club: The Dos and Don’ts of Influencing Policy: A Systematic Review of Advice to Academics

March 26, 2019 by David Phipps

First posted on Mobilize This! Oliver, K. & Cairney, P. (2019). The dos and don’ts of influencing policy: A systematic review of advice to academics. Palgrave Communications, 5(21). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-019-0232-y Abstract Many academics have strong incentives to influence policymaking but may not know where to start. We searched systematically for, and synthesised, the ‘how to’ advice …