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ABOUT ME
I am a highly motivated and passionate individual dedicated to advancing public health in Nepal. My academic background includes PCL in General Medicine, a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH), a Master’s in Public Health (MPH), and recently, an MSc in Health Policy, Planning and Financing (MSc. HPPF) jointly offered by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), University of London, UK. These qualifications have strengthened my knowledge in health systems, policy analysis, financing, and evidence-informed decision-making.
My primary professional goal is to become an influential public health expert in Nepal, contributing to the improvement of healthcare services and the national health system. I am committed to promoting public health innovations that increase access to quality and affordable care for underserved populations, especially in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
I am deeply interested in health systems, health policy and management, implementation research, and public health informatics. I recognize the importance of integrating innovative solutions into the Nepalese context to develop evidence-based health policies and practices.
In addition to my academic achievements and professional roles, I am the founder of Public Health Update, a platform for sharing public health updates, research, and professional opportunities. I am also an active social media advocate, promoting public health awareness and well-being across Nepal.
Professionally, I have extensive experience in planning, managing, and implementing public health interventions across government, NGOs, INGOs, and intergovernmental organizations. I have expertise in drafting policies and plans, stakeholder engagement, evidence profiling, tool development, and reporting on health system performance, including tracking Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). My work emphasizes generating actionable evidence to inform advocacy, policy-making, and sustainable health system reforms in Nepal.
In addition, I possess strong skills in collecting best practices, synthesizing information from scientific publications and reports, generating research ideas, conducting papers and systematic reviews, and gathering scientific findings from various sources. Implementation research is an area where I have a solid understanding, as it addresses the challenges of putting research into practice, identifies optimal approaches for specific settings, and facilitates the uptake of research findings.
Throughout my professional journey, I have consistently achieved success in completing assigned tasks, demonstrating strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills while collaborating with supervisors and coworkers. I am adept at maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders through effective communication.
My regular activities involve collecting best practices, compiling evidence, advocating for public health, and utilizing social media to disseminate vital health information. With unwavering dedication, I am committed to making a significant technical contribution to improving people's health in Nepal, and I strive to be a catalyst for positive change in the field of public health.
Qualification
EDUCATION
Trying my best to learn
EDUCATION
2024- 2025
The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
[MSc in Health Policy, Planning and Financing (MSc HPPF]
2022- 2024
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
[Master of Public Administration]
2018- 2019
Master Degree in Public Health (Implementation Research)
Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia 2018- 2019 [Master Degree in Public Health, A special course designed by World Health Organization Tropical Diseases Research (WHO TDR) and Gadjah Mada University]
2010 - 2014
Bachelor Degree of Public Health
LA GRANDEE International College, Pokhara University, Pokhara, Nepal 2010 - 2014 [Bachelor Degree of Public Health, A four-years course provided by Pokhara University]
2009 - 2009
Intermediate level +2 Equivalent Course (Pre-requisite course
[Higher Secondary Education Board, Janata Higher Secondary School, Tansen Palpa, Nepal 2009 - 2009 [Intermediate level +2 Equivalent Course (Pre-requisite course), A special course designed for PCL health science students]
2006 - 2009
Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) in General Medicine
[Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), Pokhara Technical Health Multipurpose Institute, Pokhara, Nepal 2006 - 2009 [Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) in General Medicine (Health Assistant]
Education
Courses
Experience
Public Health Analyst, Crown Agents.
(Responsible for providing analytical support and insights to improve the delivery of healthcare services in Nepal. Provide analysis of public health outcomes and key determinants pertinent to the Nepal Health Sector Support Program (NHSSP3) and supply analytical products and briefs.)
Technical Advisor, Policy Strategy and Engagement,
US Pharmacopeia
Human Resources for Health (HRH) Officer
Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal (SSA Contract provided by WHO Nepal)
Senior Health Project Officer, IFRC/ Canadian Red Cross, Kathmandu, Nepal
Program Specialist, Research Triangle institute (RTI) International, Health for Life Project
Program Officer, Research Triangle institute (RTI) International, Health for Life Project, District Health Office, Government of Nepal
Naulo Ghumti Nepal, Pokhara, Kaski
Urban Health Centre, District Public Health Office
Youth Power Nepal, Pokhara, Kaski
Syangja Unitylife Hospital Waling, Syangja
Chilaunebas Health Post, Syangja
Climate Change and Health Certificate
Yale School of Public Health, Yale University
Feb 2022
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VOLUNTEERING POSITIONS
Southeast Asia Regional Braintrust, Health Systems Global
March 2022- till now.
Public Health Initiative (Public Health Update)
Dec 2011- Till now.
Regional Coordinator for South East Asian Region,
Next Generation for Global Health Security Network
March 2022 to till now
President, Public Health Youth Society of Nepal (PHYSoN), Nepal
November 2018 to till now.
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