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Nadiya Juma
Los Angeles,CA
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Summary
Results-driven Public Health Professional with expertise in community engagement and health education. Skilled in developing and implementing health programs, fostering partnerships, and enhancing health literacy. Proficient in coordinating health initiatives, evaluating program effectiveness, and advocating for community needs through strategic collaborations and evidence-based practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Program Analyst 1
LA County Dept. of Public Health
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Developed evaluation standards for the Oral Health Program to assess the effectiveness of services and the quality of operations.
- Created and conducted Oral 101 Community presentations and evaluations countywide to assess effectiveness and achievement of goals; compiled and organized results for clear analysis in reporting.
- Partner with OHP staff, various DPH programs, local gov't agencies, community- based organizations, school districts and community stakeholders to prioritize oral health issues and ensure implementation of evidence- based strategies based on public health principles.
- Assisted program management in implementing the county's first Community Oral Health Improvement Plan by co-chairing a COHIP workgroup.
- Monitored progress of OHP's Proposition 56 Grant, prepared and submitted State Progress Report aligned with work plan objectives, and communicated updates and inquiries with state analyst.
- Assist with interviewing and hiring of new staff for open positions in the program.
- Documented meeting minutes for supervisor, responded to public inquiries, provided oral health resources and County service information, prepared documents, maintained filing systems, and coordinated supervisor's calendar.
- Organize and facilitate meetings including setting up of audio visual equipment, including printing of necessary documents for the meeting
Health Educator
Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health
Los Angeles, CA
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Develop, plan, implement, evaluate, and coordinate health focused programs and policies of the Programs and Policy Development Unit in the Regional Health Office (RHO) of Service Planning Areas 5 and 6 (South and West Los Angeles).
- Conducted community engagement outreach and education activities, developing and delivering professional presentations on diverse health topics to varied audiences.
- Facilitated collaborative partnerships among LA County departments, community-based organizations, coalitions, and private institutions to advocate for community needs while providing leadership and technical assistance.
- Established standards and evaluation methods for the RHO's programs, services, policies, and goals for compliance and quality assurance.
- Coordinated and participated in departmental, governmental, public, and non-profit meetings to influence policy issues affecting community health outcomes, including creating a Health Impact Assessment for Measure JJJ and supporting local hospitals in achieving Baby Friendly Designation.
- Write appropriate literacy level and culturally competent health education and social marketing campaign materials.
- Conduct in-service staff development trainings/workshops for all public health internal and other allied external staff on various health focused topics, Cal OSHA, evaluation methods, human sex trafficking, sexual/reproductive health, etc.
Clinical Case Manager
Special Services for Group
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Delivered HIV/AIDS clinical case management and treatment advocacy/education to diverse populations, including those newly diagnosed, in recovery or substance misuse, experiencing homelessness, recently released from incarceration, and undocumented individuals.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans that prioritized cultural competence and aligned with client agreements.
- Monitored contractual service requirements for progress analysis and quality assurance; produced timely monthly reports and correspondence for funding agency submission.
Treatment Educator
AIDS Project Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Delivered cessation counseling and treatment education, advocating for clients and connecting them to substance abuse and tobacco cessation support groups.
- Coordinated and implemented APLA's Tobacco Cessation County contract for people living with HIV/AIDS, enhancing access to cessation resources.
- Authored and published APLA's first tobacco cessation toolkit for individuals and businesses.
- Managed fiscal aspects of the contract, ensuring compliance with grant budget; authored and submitted reports and correspondence punctually.
Education
Master's - Public Health
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
01-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
01-1998
Skills
- Multilingual (English, Swahili, Gujarati, Hindi, Katchi)
- Program evaluation
- Policy development
- Microsoft Office Suite (Mac and PC Platforms)
- Data analysis
Timeline
Health Program Analyst 1
LA County Dept. of Public Health
01.2018 - Current
Health Educator
Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health
01.2013 - 01.2018
Clinical Case Manager
Special Services for Group
01.2010 - 01.2012
Treatment Educator
AIDS Project Los Angeles
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master's - Public Health
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)