On the function and effectiveness of Knowledge Brokers

New paper out today in Implementation Science on the effectiveness of Knowledge Brokers.  As suspected, we need more and better research in this area. http://tinyurl.com/npnrjpb  #KMb #KT Exploring the function and effectiveness of knowledge brokers as facilitators of knowledge translation in health-related settings: a systematic review and thematic analysis Catherine C. Bornbaum1,2*, Kathy Kornas1, Leslea Peirson4 …

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Apply by Friday November 20th! Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate (KTPC) February 22-26, 2016

KTPC February 2016 Applications Due This Friday, November 20th! KTPC is a five-day professional development initiative for knowledge translation (KT) professionals (i.e. knowledge brokers, KT specialists, KT managers, and the like). Participation in this week-long intensive requires some background in KT. The curriculum focuses on the core competencies of KT work in Canada, as identified by a …

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Apply Today! Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate (KTPC) – February 22-26, 2016

February 2016 Application Now Available! KTPC is a five-day professional development initiative for knowledge translation (KT) professionals (ie. knowledge brokers, KT specialists, KT managers, and the like). Participation in this week-long intensive requires some background in KT. The curriculum focuses on the core competencies of KT work in Canada, as identified by a survey of KT …

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2 Knowledge Broker positions at the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health

The Knowledge Broker is a provincial resource to assist in building and enhancing the capacity of agencies across Ontario to strengthen care and improve mental health outcomes. The knowledge broker will have content expertise in at least two of the following three areas: 1) implementation science, 2) knowledge exchange/translation/mobilization, or 3) evaluation/outcomes measurement. The knowledge …

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Capacity Building Advisor – Child Welfare USA

This position involves KT and implementation of EBP supports in the child welfare sector across the USA. ICF International seeks a Full-time Capacity Building Advisor to work on a national child welfare technical assistance project, the Capacity Building Center for States, funded by the Children’s Bureau. The goal of the Center is to support and …

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MANAGER, PROVIDER EDUCATION PROGRAM, Lung Association

JOB POSTING: MANAGER, PROVIDER EDUCATION PROGRAM Position Type: Full Time Job Location: Toronto, Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue area Career Level: Manager Application Deadline: August 24, 2015 POSITION OVERVIEW: The Lung Association, one of Canada’s oldest health-related charities, is dedicated to the improvement of lung health. Our programs and services include public education and …

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Apply by Friday! Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate (KTPC) October 26-30, 2015

KTPC October 2015 Applications Due Friday August 14th! KTPC is a five-day professional development initiative for knowledge translation (KT) professionals (i.e. knowledge brokers, KT specialists, KT managers, and the like). Participation in this week-long intensive requires some background in KT. The curriculum focuses on the core competencies of KT work in Canada, as identified by …

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