Job Description

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: $25.10 - $31.38 per hour. Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Temporary Full-time (Until March 31, 2024, may be subject to renewal)
Shifts: Day
Posted Date: July 28, 2023
Closing date: Until Filled

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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 problem-solving 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.

• Competitive compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to Transit and UHN Shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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