Knowledge Broker

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une université de renommée recherche un Knowledge Broker (KB) pour améliorer la gestion de la douleur pédiatrique au Canada. Le KB facilitera la mise en œuvre de stratégies fondées sur des données probantes en liant recherche et pratique au sein des institutions de santé canadiennes. Ce rôle clé nécessite une formation avancée en sciences de la santé et une expérience dans la mobilisation des connaissances.

Qualifications

• Formation avancée en sciences de la santé ou domaine connexe.
• Expérience en gestion de la douleur pédiatrique souhaitée.
• Capacité à établir des relations et à mobiliser des connaissances.

Responsibilities

• Faciliter l'échange de connaissances entre chercheurs, professionnels de la santé et autres parties prenantes.
• Soutenir l'adoption des normes de gestion de la douleur pédiatrique.
• Diriger les initiatives d'amélioration du management de la douleur.

Skills

Knowledge Mobilization

Research Liaison

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Master's degree in Health Sciences or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Scientific Director, the Knowledge Broker (KB) will be based in Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP)’s Administrative Centre on the Dalhousie Halifax campus. They will work closely with SKIP’s Scientific Director, Associate Scientific Director, Managing Director, Project Coordinator(s), and the broader national network. The KB plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between research, practice, and policy by facilitating the implementation of evidence-based pain management strategies across Canadian health institutions, thereby improving care and outcomes for children and their families.

The KB is responsible for liaising locally and nationally to facilitate the exchange of knowledge between researchers, health professionals, patients, caregivers, and other key stakeholders. This includes engaging with SKIP’s hubs and partners across the country, supporting those interested in pediatric pain practice and policy, and building relationships and knowledge mobilization capacity within the Dalhousie University community.

The KB will lead and support initiatives aimed at improving children’s pain management, such as promoting the widespread adoption of the Pediatric Pain Management health standard (CAN/HSO13200:2023), along with other emerging project-based initiatives.