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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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! …
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 …
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 …
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 …
APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY MARCH 22, 2019! KTPC is a five-day professional development initiative for knowledge translation (KT) professionals (ie. knowledge brokers, KT specialists, KT managers). Participation in this week-long intensive requires some background in KT. The curriculum focuses on the core competencies of KT work in Canada, as identified by a survey of KT practitioners. These competencies …
This month’s journal club is on the following article: Adam, P., Ovseiko, P.V., Grant, J., Graham, K.E.A., Boukhris, O.F., Dowd, A-M., Balling, G.V., Christensen, R.N., Pollitt, A., Taylor, M., Sued, O., Hinrichs-Krapels, S., Solans‐Domènech, M., Chorzempa, H., & the International School on Research Impact Assessment (ISRIA). (2018). ISRIA statement: Ten-point guidelines for an effective process of …