The Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (OAHPP) is seeking a Research Facilitator.
Position Title: Research Facilitator
Department: Research Operations
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: Director, Knowledge Services
Location: 480 University Avenue, Toronto
Posting Date: March 18, 2011
Closing Date: April 11, 2011
OAHPP is developing and implementing new services to support health units in undertaking applied research and program evaluation, education and professional development and knowledge exchange activities. One of these new services is a locally driven collaborative projects stream. This stream will help health units meet the Ontario Public Health Standards by facilitating participation, engagement, and uptake of research and program evaluation activities.
The Research Facilitator will be an integral member of the Research Operations Team and will work in close collaboration with a Knowledge Exchange Specialist to provide support to health unit, researchers, community partners, and other stakeholders working on locally driven collaborative projects. The Research Facilitator is responsible for: (1) supporting the development of project proposals; (2) assisting the development of collaboration and collaborative approaches to research and evaluation; (3) managing and coordinating the submission and review processes; (4) supporting the ongoing implementation of projects; and (5) monitoring project progress.
For a complete job description and to apply online, go to www.oahpp.ca/careers and click on the job title.