OPH - Knowledge Exchange Specialist Full-time Job
May 17th, 2024 at 12:09 Medical & Healthcare Ottawa 169 views Reference: 6733Job Details
Application Close: 31/05/2024
JOB SUMMARY
The mandate of the Quality, Epidemiology, Strategy and Technology (QUEST) Service Area is to play an integral role in supporting and informing all public health programming requirements to ensure the application of effective and evidence-informed public health practices, and that Ottawa Public Health (OPH) programs and services are reflective of local population health needs, and implemented through key partnerships and communication/knowledge exchange modalities. Programs and service areas include: Population Health Assessment, Health Equity, Operational and Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Evidence-Informed Decision Making (EIDM), Research, Epidemiology and Surveillance, Quality Improvement, Knowledge Exchange and Digital Health Strategy and Information Technology Support.
The Knowledge Exchange Specialist is responsible for the initiation, development, implementation, socialization, monitoring and evaluation of the effective use of Evidence and EIDM processes at OPH. As a Knowledge Exchange Specialist for Evidence, you will be responsible for the initiation, coordination, and support for a renewed Evidence Committee within OPH. In addition, the Knowledge Exchange Specialist will be responsible for implementing strategic and operational activities for the Research Support Team who facilitate, oversee, monitor, and report on OPH research activities.
Leveraging leadership skills, The Knowledge Exchange Specialist will advance tools and best practices that facilitate evidence generation, EIDM, standard approach to evaluation and applicable knowledge exchange within OPH and between OPH and partners. A key role will be to work collaboratively to build organizational capacity and fulfill the strategic commitment of applying the best available evidence to positively impact our community and improve our work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Master’s degree in health sciences or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of related experience working in the field of knowledge exchange in public health and/or with health care partners.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge exchange methods and best practices
- Evaluation and research methodologies
- Project management methodologies and new practices
- Local health systems and key partners
- Critical appraisal methodologies
- Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other software packages
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to influence higher level managers and peers
- Demonstrated initiative and creativity
- Self-starter
- Able to work independently and take direction from various sources
- Demonstrated collegiality and professionalism
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Immunization Policy: OPH has an immunization policy requiring all employees to report their COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination status annually
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
