Job Summary

• The Knowledge and Implementation Science Researcher will be responsible for conducting research and generating evidence to inform the design, implementation, and scale-up of interventions in the organization’s focus areas.
• The role requires expertise in knowledge translation, implementation science, and research methodologies, with a focus on generating actionable insights to improve program effectiveness and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to research projects focused on knowledge translation, implementation science, and program evaluation, in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Design and conduct mixed-methods research studies, including literature reviews, qualitative interviews, surveys, and quantitative analyses, to explore factors influencing the adoption, implementation, and sustainability of interventions.
• Develop research protocols, data collection tools, and analysis plans to ensure the rigorous and ethical conduct of research activities, adhering to relevant ethical guidelines and standards.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data using appropriate statistical and qualitative analysis techniques, and prepare reports, presentations, and publications to disseminate research findings to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with program teams to integrate research evidence into program design, planning, and implementation, and provide technical assistance and capacity-building support as needed.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange and dissemination activities, including workshops, webinars, and conferences, to share research findings and promote evidence-informed decision-making among stakeholders.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and communities, to foster partnerships and collaborations that support the translation and uptake of research evidence into practice and policy.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, developments, and best practices in knowledge translation, implementation science, and research methodologies, and contribute to the organization’s learning agenda and research priorities.
• Contribute to grant writing, fundraising, and proposal development efforts to secure funding for research projects and initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise junior research staff, interns, and research assistants involved in research activities, providing guidance, support, and feedback as needed.