Dr. Pamela A. Juma
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| Name: | Dr. Pamela A. Juma |
|---|---|
| Mobile: | 0784629897 |
| E-mail: | pjuma@daystar.ac.ke |
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| Updated: | 18 Jun, 2026 |
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About
I am a health professional with over 16 years of experience in academia, health systems research, and policy analysis. My career reflects a strong commitment to advancing transformative education and pioneering research across Kenya and Africa. I have consistently worked at the nexus of academia, research, and policy to generate evidence that informs practice and improves lives. My expertise spans health systems and policy analysis, community and primary health care, reproductive, maternal, child, and adolescent health, non-communicable disease prevention, and HIV/AIDS integration.
In my academic leadership journey, I currently serve as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Science and Engineering, Daystar University, and previously as Deputy Director at the Directorate of Research, Innovation, Commercialisation, and Entrepreneurship. I have also held senior faculty positions at the Presbyterian University of East Africa, where I was Director of Research and Development and Academic Lead for Nursing and Midwifery Program; at the Aga Khan University East Africa, where I served as Assistant Professor and Regional Research Coordinator for Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania Campuses; and at the Great Lakes University of Kisumu, where I was the Founding Director of the Nursing Department and later Campus Director for the Nairobi Campus. At GLUK, I spearheaded the development of the Bachelor of Nursing program, established a university clinic, and built community health partnerships. Earlier in my career, I worked as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Ottawa, Canada, and have served as adjunct faculty and external examiner for Maseno University, Kenya Methodist University, and Rongo University.
My research and research Capacity leadership experience includes serving as Associate Research Scientist at the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC), where I led NCD prevention policy studies across six African countries, the coordinated the multi-country-multi-intuitional doctoral training program known as the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA), and directed the East and Southern Africa Health Policy Research Organisation (HPRO) under the IDRC-funded Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) project, working with 13 research teams across six countries. As a Research Associate at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), I led multi-country studies on health sciences research investments in Botswana, Kenya, and Zambia. I have also collaborated extensively with ministries of health and international partners in health policy development, training of health managers, and designing systems improvement programs. My research applies mixed methods, with emphasis on qualitative approaches, enriched by systems thinking and gender analysis frameworks. I have authored 40 publications, including three book chapters, contributing significantly to advancing health systems knowledge and policy.
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Recent Publications
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- Health systems
- Research Methods
- Community Health
- Health Policy
- Environmental Sustainability
- Communicable and Non-communicable Disease Control
- Critical Thinking and Academic Writing
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Publications
Books
Juma, K., Juma, P., Shumba, C., Otieno, P., & Asiki, G. (2019). Non-Communicable Diseases and Urbanization in African Cities: A Narrative Review. In Non-Communicable Diseases and Urbanization, A Global Perspective. IntechOpen.
Published2019
Link: DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.89638
Juma, P. A., Juma, K., & Yonga, G. (2019). Non-Communicable Disease Epidemics: Approaches to Prevention and Control. In Africa, S. S. (Ed.), Epidemics and the Health of African Nations (pp. 167–198).Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) Publications.
Published2019
Link: https://repository.daystar.ac.ke/items/b8e71ea7-46d0-4ad0-a21b-311b41375df6/full
Juma, P., & Kaseje, D. (2017). Evidence informed decision making: Experience in the design and implementation of community health strategy in Kenya. Special Collection by DFID/IDS: The Impact Initiative for International Development Research.
Published2005
Link: https://afidep.org/evidence-informed-policy-making-in-kenyas-health-sector-the-devil-is-in-the-quality-of-evidence/
Refereed Journal Articles
Rangara-Omol, T., Musyoki, M. M. M., & Juma, P. A. (2025). Assessing Faculty Investments in Emerging Education Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Selected African Universities. London Journal, 449, 449U.
Published2025
Link: https://www.journalspress.uk/index.php/LJRHSS/article/view/1316
Juma, P. A., Jones, C. M., Mijumbi-Dave, R., Wenham, C., Masupe, T., Biemba, G., … & Parkhurst, J. (2021). Governance of health research in four Eastern and Southern African countries. Health Research Policy and Systems, 19(1), 1–13
Published2021
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12961-021-00781-3
Wenham, C., Wouters, O., Jones, C. M., Mijumbi, R. M., Juma, P. A., Sobngwi-Tambekou, J. L., & Parkhurst, J. (2021). Measuring health sciences research capacity in Africa: Mapping the available data. Health Research Policy and Systems, 19(1), 1–12.
Published2021
Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-021-00708-6 (doi.org in Bing)
Mijumbi-Deve, R., Parkhurst, J., Jones, C., Juma, P. A., Sobngwi-Tambekou, J. L., & Wenham, C. (2021). Beyond the metrics of health research performance in African countries. BMJ Global Health, 6(7), e006019.
Published2021
Link: https://gh.bmj.com/content/6/7/e006019
Sobngwi-Tambekou, J.L., Jones, C.M., Wenham, C., Ratsimbason, M., Ratsimbazafy, M.R., Andriamizarasoa, F.A., Juma, P., Mijumbi-Deve, R. and Parkhurst, J., 2021. Health research in Madagascar: state-of-the-art, challenges and perspectives. The Pan African Medical Journal, 39, pp.36-36.
Published2021
Link: https://gh.bmj.com/content/6/7/e006019
Wanjohi, M.N., Thow, A.M., Abdool Karim, S., Asiki, G., Erzse, A., Mohamed, S.F., Pierre Donfouet, H.P., Juma, P.A. and Hofman, K.J., (2021). Nutrition-related non-communicable disease and sugar-sweetened beverage policies: a landscape analysis in Kenya. Global Health Action, 14(1), p.1902659.
Published2021
Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8079030/
Kraef, C., Juma, P. A., Mucumbitsi, J., Ramaiya, K., Ndikumwenayo, F., Kallestrup, P., & Yonga, G. (2020). Fighting non-communicable diseases in East Africa: assessing progress and identifying the next steps. BMJ Global Health, 5(11), e003325
Published2020
Link: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://gh.bmj.com/content/bmjgh/5/11/e003325.full.pdf
Kraef, C., Juma, P., Kallestrup, A., Mucumbitsi, J., Ramaiya, K., & Yonga, G. (2020). The COVID-19 Pandemic and Non-Communicable Diseases—A Wake-up Call for Primary Health Care System Strengthening in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 11, 1–3.
Published2020
Link: DOI: 10.1177/2150132720958530
Juma, K., Juma, P. A., Mohamed, S. F., Owuor, J., Wanyoike, A., Mulabi, D., … & Yonga, G. (2019). First Africa non-communicable disease research conference 2017: Sharing evidence and identifying research priorities. Journal of Global Health, 8(2), 020401.
Published2019
Link: https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.08.020401
Gichu, M., Asiki, G., Juma, P., Kibachio, J., Kyobutungi, C., & Ogola, E. (2018). Prevalence and predictors of physical inactivity levels among Kenyan adults (18–69 years): An analysis of STEPS survey 2015. BMC Public Health, 18(3), 1217. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-6059-1
Published2018
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6059-4
Kendagor, A., Gathecha, G., Ntakuka, M. W., Nyakundi, P., Gathere, S., Kiptui, D., Juma, P., & Ngaruiya, C. (2018). Prevalence and determinants of heavy episodic drinking among adults in Kenya: Analysis of the STEPwise survey, 2015. BMC Public Health, 18(3), 1216. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-6058-2
Published2018
Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6219062/
Mohamed, S. F., Mutua, M. K., Wamai, R., Wekesah, F., Haregu, T., Juma, P., & Ogola, E. (2018). Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension and their determinants: Results from a national survey in Kenya. BMC Public Health, 18(3), 1219. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-6052-y
Published2018
Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6219055/
Juma, P. A., Mapa-Tassou, C., Mohamed, S., Matanje, S., Ndinda, C., Oluwasanu, M., Mbanya, J., Mkhata, G., Asiki, G., & Kyobutungi, C. (2018). Multi-sectoral action in non-communicable disease prevention policy development in five African countries. BMC Public Health, 18(Suppl 1), 953.
Published2018
Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5826-9
Juma, P. A., Mohamed, S., Matanje, S., Ndinda, C., Oluwasanu, M., Mapa-Tassou, C., Oladepo, O., Abiona, O., Mkhata, W. J., & Mbanya, J. (2018). Non-communicable disease prevention policy process in five African countries. BMC Public Health, 18(Suppl 1), 961.
Published2018
Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5828-7
Wisdom, J. P., Juma, P. A., Mwagomba, B., Ndinda, C., Mapa-Tassou, C., Assah, F., Nkhata, M., Mohamed, S. F., Oladimeji, O., Oluwasanu, M., Sanni, S., Mbanya, J., & Kyobutungi, C. (2018). Influence of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on tobacco legislation and policies in Sub-Saharan Africa. BMC Public Health, 18(Suppl 1), 954.
Published2018
Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5827-8
Mohamed, S., Juma, P. A., Asiki, G., & Kyobutungi, C. (2018). Facilitators and barriers in the formulation and implementation of tobacco control policies in Kenya: A qualitative study. BMC Public Health, 18(Suppl 1), 960.
Published2018
Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5829-6
Mohamed, S., Juma, P. A., Asiki, G., & Kyobutungi, C. (2018). Facilitators and barriers in the formulation and implementation of tobacco control policies in Kenya: A qualitative study. BMC Public Health, 18(Suppl 1), 960.
Published2018
Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5829-6
Ndinda, C., Ndhlovu, T. P., Juma, P., Asiki, G., & Kyobutungi, C. (2018). The evolution of non-communicable diseases policies in post-apartheid South Africa. BMC Public Health, 18(Suppl 1), 956.
Published2018
Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5825-x
Mwagomba, B. L. M., Ameh, S., Bongomin, P., Juma, P. A., MacKenzie, R. K., Kyobutungi, C., & Gómez-Olivé, F. X. (2018). Opportunities and challenges for evidence-informed HIV–noncommunicable disease integrated care policies and programs: Lessons from Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, and Kenya. AIDS, 32(Suppl 1), S21–S32.
Published2018
Link: https://doi.org/10.1097/QAD.0000000000001889
Gershim, A., Shuai, S., Wainaina, C., Khayeka-Wandabwa, C., Tilahun, H., Juma, P., Mohammed, S., Wambui, D., Enying, G., Lijing, Y. L., & Kyobutungi, C. (2018). Policy environment for prevention, control and management of cardiovascular diseases in primary health care in Kenya. BMC Health Services Research, 18, 344.
Published2018
Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3159-6
Simel, L. L., Nanduri, D. L., Juma, P. A., & Omuga, B. (2018). An evaluation of demographic determinants on utilization of skilled delivery services by Maasai women in Kiekonyokie Sub Location of Kajiado County in Kenya. International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 8(1).
Published2018
Link: https://www.ijhsr.org/IJHSR_Vol.8_Issue.1_Jan2018/1.pdf?utm_source=copilot.com
Simel, L. L., Nanduri, L., Juma, P. A., & Omuga, B. (2018). An evaluation of economic and education determinants on utilization of skilled delivery services by Maasai Women in Kiekonyokie sub location of Kajiado County in Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 5(2), 437.
Published2018
Link: https://www.ijcmph.com/index.php/ijcmph/article/view/2303?utm_source=copilot.com
Simel, L. L., Nanduri, L., Juma, P. A., & Omuga, B. (2018). An evaluation of economic and education determinants on utilization of skilled delivery services by Maasai Women in Kiekonyokie sub location of Kajiado County in Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 5(2), 437–442.
Published2018
Link: DOI: 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20180216
Keesara, S., Juma, P. A., Harper, C. C., & Newmann, S. J. (2017). Barriers to postpartum contraception: differences among women based on parity and future fertility desires. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 20(3), 247–261.
Published2017
Link: DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2017.1340669 (doi.org in Bing)
Juma, P. A., Mohamed, S., Wisdom, J., Kyobutungi, C., & Oti, S. (2016). Analysis of Non-communicable disease prevention policies in five Sub-Saharan African countries: Study protocol. Archives of Public Health, 74:25.
Published2016
Link: DOI: 10.1186/s13690-016-0138-6
Juma, P. A., Bennett, S., & Akong’o, K. (2015). Integrated Community Case Management for Childhood Illnesses: Explaining policy resistance in Kenya. Health Policy and Planning, 30(Suppl 2), ii65–ii73.
Published2015
Link: DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czv021 (doi.org in Bing)
Rodríguez, D., Shearer, J., Mariano, A., Juma, P. A., Dalglish, S., & Bennett, S. (2015). Evidence-Informed Policy-Making in Practice: Country-level Examples of Use of Evidence for iCCM policy. Health Policy and Planning, 30(Suppl 2), ii36–ii45.
Published2015
Link: DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czv018
Bennett, S., Dalglish, S., Juma, P. A., & Rodríguez, D. (2015). Understanding the Role of International Actors in iCCM Policy Diffusion. Health Policy and Planning, 30(Suppl 2), ii26–ii35.
Published2015
Link: DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czv017
Keesara, S. R., Juma, P. A., & Harper, C. C. (2015). Why do women choose private over public facilities for family planning services? A qualitative study of post-partum women in an informal urban settlement in Kenya. BMC Health Services Research, 15(1), 335.
Published2015
Link: DOI: 10.1186/s12913-015-0997-1 (doi.org in Bing)
Juma, P. A., Mutombo, N., & Mukira, C. (2015). Women’s attitudes towards receiving family planning services from community health workers in rural western Kenya. African Health Sciences, 15(1), 161–170.
Published2015
Link: DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v15i1.22
Juma, P. A., Nancy, E., & Spitzer, D. (2014). Kenyan Nurses’ involvement in national policy development processes. Nursing Research and Practice, 2014, Article ID 236573.
Published2014
Link: DOI: 10.1155/2014/236573 (doi.org in Bing)
Bennett, S., George, S., Rodríguez, D., Shearer, J., Diallo, B., Konate, M., Dalglish, S., Juma, P., Namakhoma, I., Banda, H., Chilundo, B., Mariano, A., & Cliff, J. (2014). Policy challenges facing integrated community case management in Sub-Saharan Africa. Tropical Medicine & International Health, 19(9), 1–10.
Published2014
Link: DOI: 10.1111/tmi.12319 (doi.org in Bing) (bing.com in Bing)
Bennett, S., George, S., Rodríguez, D., Shearer, J., Diallo, B., Konate, M., Dalglish, S., Juma, P., Namakhoma, I., Banda, H., Chilundo, B., Mariano, A., & Cliff, J. (2014). Policy challenges facing integrated community case management in Sub-Saharan Africa. Tropical Medicine & International Health, 19(9), 1–10.
Published2014
Link: DOI: 10.1111/tmi.12319
Juma, P. A. (2008). Structural violence and systematic exclusion of women: case study and its use to influence policy makers. Journal of Health, 12(4), 48–54.
Published2008
Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21665095.2024.2400895
Juma, P. A., Webber, G., & Edwards, N. (2007). Conducting graduate research in lower income countries. Global Health Research Connections, 11, 1–4.
Published2007
Link: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nancy-Edwards-8/publication/332208444_DEVELOPING_A_PROGRAM_OF_RESEARCH_An_Essential_Process_for_a_Successful_Research_Career/links/5caf4dbe92851c8d22e3897b/DEVELOPING-A-PROGRAM-OF-RESEARCH-An-Essential-Process-for-a-Successful-Research-Career.pdf
Juma, P. A., & Kaseje, D. (2006). Quality of health care at the district level hospitals in Kisumu, Kenya. Journal of Health, 10(4), 52–58.
Published2006
Link: https://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/items/3c96f1a1-47bd-4a9d-a2e2-44a72c37f7c1
Juma, P. A. (2006). What does an affordable and sustainable 21st Century African health care system look like? Available on IDRC Website
Published2006
Link: http://www.idrc.ca/uploads/user-S/11561769951Juma.June-2006.pdf
Kaseje, D., Juma, P. A., & Oindo, M. (2005). Public health in Africa: what is new—the context, the gains, the losses, the renewed public health, and the way forward. Kidney International Supplements, 98, 49–59.
Published2005
Link: DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-1755.2005.09809.x (doi.org in Bing)
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