City of Ottawa
OPH - Knowledge Exchange Specialist
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Job Description
- Req#: 9797
- 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
- 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
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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Requisition ID: 9797
Department: Ottawa Public Health
Service: Ottawa Public Health Dept.
Branch: Quality, Epidemiology, Strategy and Technology Service
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $87,068.80 - $105,951.30 annually (2022 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Ottawa Public Health
Application Close: 15/12/2023JOB 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
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
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