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Implementation Scientist

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Halifax

Requirements

  • PhD in health-related field.
  • Post-doctoral record (or equivalent) of research productivity.
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the science and practice of Implementation Science in health care.
  • Experience in conducting collaborative implementation research with various interested parties including policy makers, researchers, healthcare administrators, clinicians, and patients/families.
  • Experience in building capacity in the science and practice of implementation including assessing what works, for whom and under what circumstances, and how interventions can be adapted/implemented and scaled up in ways that are effective, safe, accessible, equitable.
  • Experience in applying implementation science theories, models, and frameworks to identify factors that help or hinder the adoption and sustainability of health interventions.
  • Experience in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research designs including pragmatic trials, randomized controlled trials, interrupted time series, and process evaluations.
  • Experience in conducting and reporting knowledge synthesis - track record of research grants and publications relevant to implementation science.
  • Experience in collaborating with and advising faculty/students.
  • Experience with managing an interdisciplinary team.
  • Strong leadership, mentor and team building skills.
  • Excellent communication skills to positively influence change and support the change management process.

Responsibilities

  • Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us.
  • The Implementation Scientist (IS), will be fully embedded in IWK Health.
  • The acquisition of this critical skillset will enable IWK Health to change our evaluation culture from an optional extra to part of core service delivery.
  • Being embedded in programs and services at IWK Health increases the potential for co-designed, relevant research and evaluation, applied directly to the context in which solutions will be adopted, to facilitate successful implementation and improve health and care for service users.
  • This model will allow researchers, health care staff/physicians, patients/families, and community members to understand and value each other’s roles, knowledge, and approaches and develop their complementary skills.
  • Implementation Science is a multidisciplinary field that strives to improve population health by studying different methods and strategies to promote the uptake of interventions into practice and policy.
  • The discipline uses both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to identify the best ways to embed research that is equitable and sustainable.
  • Important features of this work include mixed methods research that is grounded in theory, engagement of system partners, and contributions to an integrated knowledge translation process for the larger health system.
  • It is expected that this individual would be eligible for an adjunct appointment with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Medicine, and/or Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University.

FAQs

What is the employment type for this position?

The employment type for this position is Permanent Hourly Part-time (60% FTE).

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

What is the compensation range for the Implementation Scientist position?

The compensation range for this position is $51.1386 - $63.9231 per hour.

When does the position start?

The position is expected to start as soon as possible (ASAP).

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are Monday to Friday, totaling 45 hours bi-weekly.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Required qualifications include a PhD in a health-related field, at least five years of experience in Implementation Science in health care, and a strong record of research productivity, among others.

Is there a preference for candidates who identify with certain groups?

Yes, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+.

Is this position part of a union?

No, this position is non-union and part of the Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit.

Will the selected candidate have research opportunities?

Yes, it is expected that the selected candidate would be eligible for an adjunct appointment with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Medicine, and/or Faculty of Health at Dalhousie University.

What is the application closing date?

The application closing date is October 21, 2024, at 23:59 Atlantic Time.

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Mission & Purpose

IWK Health is an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, NS dedicated to the highest standards of patient and family-centred care, research and education. The IWK is an integral part of the region’s communities, caring for a population of two million women, children, youth and families across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, and providing sub-specialty care to residents of Newfoundland & Labrador. As one of two provincial health authorities in Nova Scotia, the IWK is shaping, cultivating and stewarding the health agenda for families and has charted an ambitious course to world-class outcomes. MISSION: To passionately pursue a healthy future for women, children, youth and families VALUES: Safe, Compassionate Care through Leadership, Innovation, Integrity, and Partnerships

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