Naa-Djama A. serves as the Director of Health Equity Initiatives at Jamaica Hospital, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing health equity through innovative strategic initiatives. With a robust background in public health and extensive experience in leadership roles within non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Naa-Djama...
Naa-Djama A. serves as the Director of Health Equity Initiatives at Jamaica Hospital, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing health equity through innovative strategic initiatives. With a robust background in public health and extensive experience in leadership roles within non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Naa-Djama is dedicated to addressing the systemic barriers that contribute to health disparities, particularly among marginalized and excluded communities. Her current focus includes developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive health equity strategies that not only enhance health outcomes but also empower underserved populations.
In her role, Naa-Djama collaborates with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders, fostering partnerships that are essential for the successful implementation of targeted interventions. These collaborations are crucial in addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) and ensuring that health policies are inclusive and equitable. She is also instrumental in leading data collection efforts and quality improvement initiatives, which are vital for understanding and mitigating health disparities.
Naa-Djama's expertise extends to health outcomes research, where she assists in the development and dissemination of research focused on health disparities. Her commitment to human rights activism and health education drives her to conduct informative workshops and presentations that raise awareness about gender-based and community violence, as well as global health equity issues. With her strong project management skills and a passion for teamwork, Naa-Djama A. is not only a leader in her field but also a catalyst for meaningful change in public health policy and practice.
