Knowledge Translation and Implementation Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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Knowledge Translation and Implementation Coordinator

Job Posting #923078

Site:
Remote and as needed at Toronto Rehab University Centre (UHN), 550 University Ave., Toronto

Reports to:
Program Manager, Neurotrauma Care Pathways Project

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Salary:
$ $31.38 per hour. Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Shifts:
Day

Posted Date:
July 28, 2023

Closing date:
Until Filled

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University Health Network, where "above all else, the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise have made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research, and education.

With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing in the world.

Position Summary:

The KITE research Institute at UHN is seeking an experienced Knowledge Translation and Implementation Coordinator to fill a contract position until March 31, 2024, with the option of renewal depending on funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health.

This individual will support and assist in coordinating, implementing and balancing multiple research projects (Neurotrauma Care Pathways Project, Can-SCIP Project and Neurorehab Program).

This individual will support the production of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Provincial Report Card and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Data Report, and the updates, knowledge mobilization and implementation of living brain injury and spinal cord injury guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge Translation:

Coordinate and lead consensus meetings of key stakeholders, producing meeting materials and minutes
Distill conversations into recommendations and coordinate and synthesize stakeholder feedback
Work with key TBI and SCI stakeholders to develop, operationalize and interpret data indicators
Produce Knowledge Translation materials written for different audiences (lay, clinical, health planning and government) in different formats
Generation of reports and data analysis required for knowledge products (reports, presentations, etc.).

Implementation:

Identify collaborative tools to facilitate sharing of ideas and work within the Project Team and external partners
Work with stakeholders to create operational definitions and implementation mechanisms for the core set of data indicators
Work collaborative with the Neurotrauma Pathways project Implementation Leads to support implementation of quality indicators

Support Program Manager as needed with additional administrative and organizational tasks

Attributes

Knowledge of Implementation Science frameworks.
Ability to develop new relationships and cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders.
Ability to lead meetings and manage competing interests to ensure achievement of deliverables.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for a variety of audiences; ability to communicate in French is an asset.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement.
Comfortable working in variety of environments and settings.

Qualifications and Experience

Previous experience working within an Implementation framework and with Knowledge Mobilization strategies.
Previous experience preparing Knowledge Translation materials for different audiences and platforms.
Personal and/or professional experience working with people living with neurotrauma (brain injury and/or spinal cord injury is an asset.
Excellent organizational, time management and problemsolving skills.
Experience coordinating and leading consensus meetings with a broad group of stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within a team.
Degree or studies in sciences, health care administration or process management in addition to related experience.
Knowledge of Ontario health care delivery system, including hospitals, primary care, rehab and community service provision.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.