Project Coordinator

• Regularly review, critically appraise, summarize, and synthesize research on pediatric pain management topics to ensure that SKIP's knowledge mobilization efforts are based on high-quality evidence and remain current, relevant, and impactful.
• Support funding and publication opportunities by helping to write and edit funding applications and publications about SKIP's activities, and prepare other materials like conference abstracts, posters, and presentations for different audience types.
• Provide administrative and operational support for SKIP's activities by helping with scheduling, organizing meetings, tracking project progress, and maintaining project records and information in alignment with Dalhousie's policies and procedures.
• Assist in SKIP's efforts to build awareness about the importance of quality pain management for children by preparing and sharing evidence-based information with health professionals, decision-makers, families, and the public.
• Develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with diverse audiences, including researchers, organizational partners, health professionals, and patients and caregivers, to ensure their expertise helps to shape SKIP's resources and strategies.
• Responsible for collecting and tracking the activities of the SKIP Network and collecting feedback from partners to shape reports to funders and the public to measure and showcase the impact of SKIP's work.

• Master's or professional degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., science, health, medicine, or equivalent) with expertise in gathering, critically appraising, and synthesizing evidence, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex topics into plain language, and to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated skill in academic writing with a track record of contributing to successful publications and funding applications and with a demonstrated ability to deliver clear, compelling, and accessible presentations to diverse audiences.
• Proven experience leading collaborative projects and building partnerships in a virtual environment.
• Attention to detail with high regard for quality and the ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office suite tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint, to support document and presentation development, activity tracking, and maintenance of records and information.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and relationship building skills , along with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaboratively.

• Prior experience in a hospital-setting, pediatrics, implementation science, and/or pain management.
• Prior experience with evaluating projects or programs.
• Proficiency in French, both verbal and written, as SKIP engages with diverse partners and knowledge users across Canada, including Francophone communities.

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