To build capacity and knowledge in the field of public health and the prevention and control of diseases in the Gulf region by leveraging technological infrastructure and developing tools for disseminating, sharing, and exchanging knowledge. Once knowledge is built, shared, and exchanged, it can then be translated into impactful outputs and outcomes through tools, policies, and programs that contribute to improving public health.

Objectives

• Build capacities for knowledge management and sharing in the field of public health across GCC countries to improve access to information and expertise.
• Raise awareness of the importance of knowledge management, sharing, and translation within the GCC region to strengthen institutions.
• Enhance preparedness and support rapid decision-making by utilizing knowledge management and sharing systems.
• Create an enabling environment for knowledge exchange within the Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design knowledge management tools that enable staff to assess, capture, organize, and transfer knowledge.
• Innovate methods to raise awareness about the importance of knowledge management.
• Foster and strengthen a knowledge management culture by launching continuous initiatives.
• Integrate knowledge management tasks into the daily work and responsibilities of departments and divisions.
• Provide necessary support and capacity-building for staff.
• Collect high-quality research findings and ensure decision-makers have access to them.
• Provide tools and resources to facilitate the translation of research evidence into practice.
• Offer guidance on developing knowledge translation plans for staff members.
• Provide input and recommendations on the development of knowledge translation implementation strategies.