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Nishu Acharya

Public Health Professional | Specializing in Research, Program Design, and Implementation | Health Equity Advocate

Advancing community well-being through evidence-based interventions, health systems strengthening, research, and equitable public health programming.

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Nishu Acharya

Public Health Focus

Research, program design, implementation, and health equity.

About

A public health professional advancing evidence-based community well-being.

Nishu Acharya’s work spans research, program design, implementation, health systems support, monitoring and evaluation, and health equity advocacy across Nepal.

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Journey

A public health path shaped by field experience, research, monitoring and evaluation, teaching, and community engagement.

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Career

Focused on health program implementation, evidence generation, strategic planning, and practical support to health institutions.

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Leadership

A collaborative approach to project coordination, stakeholder communication, health worker capacity building, and data‑informed decisions.

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Mission

To advance health equity and community well‑being through evidence‑based interventions and accountable public health practice.

Public Health Teaching & Practice

Serving as visiting faculty while continuing to advance applied public health knowledge and program insight.

2023 - 2025

Health Programs & Research

Worked across hospital public health, neglected tropical disease coordination, research proposals, strategic planning, and monitoring.

2020 - 2023

MPH, M&E, and Youth Engagement

Built foundations in public health research, monitoring and evaluation, youth leadership, and community-level programming.

Education

Present

Public Health Teaching & Practice

Serving as visiting faculty while continuing to advance applied public health knowledge and program insight.

2023 - 2025

Health Programs & Research

Worked across hospital public health, neglected tropical disease coordination, research proposals, strategic planning, and monitoring.

2020 - 2023

MPH, M&E, and Youth Engagement

Built foundations in public health research, monitoring and evaluation, youth leadership, and community-level programming.

Experience

Public health experience across teaching, hospitals, NTD programs, M&E, and youth engagement.

A LinkedIn-informed timeline showing roles, organizations, durations, locations, courses, responsibilities, and evidence of applied health leadership.

PU

Visiting Faculty

Purbanchal University·Part-time

Morang District, Nepal · On-site

May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Courses

Health Management Information System and Logistic ManagementApplied Health Education and Health PromotionHealth Promoting School Program

Responsibilities

  • Deliver public health instruction across information systems, logistics, health education, and school health promotion.
  • Support students with applied understanding of health systems, community health, and program implementation.

Achievements

  • Contributing academic expertise to future health professionals.
  • Connecting field-level public health practice with classroom learning.
CH

Public Health Officer

Chatara Hospital·Full-time

Nepal · On-site

Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 · 6 mos

Responsibilities

  • Led research proposal development for studies pertaining to health insurance and 365-day outpatient care.
  • Provided technical support for strategic planning and data-driven decision making.
  • Reviewed and monitored priority public health programs aligned with national targets.
  • Supported capacity-building initiatives and contributed to hospital-based research projects.

Achievements

  • Strengthened evidence-led planning and program monitoring.
  • Advanced research and operational improvement priorities in a hospital setting.
NLR

NTD (Neglected Tropical Disease) Coordinator

NLR | until No Leprosy Remains (Nepal)·Full-time

Nepal · On-site

Jun 2023 - May 2024 · 1 yr

Responsibilities

  • Coordinated and managed Neglected Tropical Disease project activities in line with organizational goals and donor guidelines.
  • Developed project plans, schedules, and M&E frameworks to track progress and measure impact.
  • Maintained communication and collaboration with government bodies, partner organizations, and provincial networks across Madhesh, Koshi, and Sudurpaschim.
  • Led capacity-building sessions and developed training materials for frontline health workers on NTD management.
  • Utilized mapping software and updated the NTD inventory to analyze disease co-endemicity and inform interventions.
  • Conducted routine monitoring and prepared reports highlighting performance, challenges, and outcomes.

Achievements

  • Enhanced multi-province coordination for NTD response.
  • Improved visibility into disease co-endemicity through mapping and inventory updates.
RFM

Monitoring and Evaluation Intern

Richmond Fellowship Morang·Internship

Nepal · On-site

Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 · 3 mos

Responsibilities

  • Assisted the M&E Officer in monitoring and evaluation activities as part of MPH degree requirements.
  • Prepared evidence on factors influencing Oral Substitution Therapy status.
  • Designed tools for evaluating the effectiveness of the Regular School Health Program.

Achievements

  • Built practical M&E experience across school health and treatment program evaluation.
  • Supported evidence generation for community health programming.
RDN

Alumni Engagement Committee Youth

Restless Development Nepal·Contract

Nepal · Remote

Sep 2020 - Dec 2020 · 4 mos

Responsibilities

  • Prepared a research document through qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis on youth leadership in emergency preparedness and response.
  • Assisted in creating online content focused on COVID-19 awareness, mental health, and youth engagement.

Achievements

  • Supported youth-centered emergency preparedness research.
  • Contributed to public awareness content during the COVID-19 response.
RDN

International Citizen Service Volunteer

Restless Development Nepal·Contract

Lalitpur District, Nepal · On-site

Feb 2020 - Apr 2020 · 3 mos

Responsibilities

  • Identified community needs and implemented targeted programs to address local health and social issues.
  • Managed data and reporting for conducted programs.
  • Conducted the Action at Home project promoting child protection and safety.

Achievements

  • Delivered community-level programming for health, safety, and social awareness.
  • Strengthened reporting discipline for volunteer-led initiatives.
95%

Public Health

92%

Research

90%

Program Design

91%

Implementation

90%

Monitoring & Evaluation

94%

Health Equity

86%

Strategic Planning

88%

Data-driven Decisions

89%

Capacity Building

93%

Community Well-being

95%

Public Health

92%

Research

90%

Program Design

91%

Implementation

90%

Monitoring & Evaluation

94%

Health Equity

86%

Strategic Planning

88%

Data-driven Decisions

89%

Capacity Building

93%

Community Well-being

Skills

Public health capabilities with research and implementation depth.

Core competencies developed through field experience, research, M&E, teaching, and community engagement across Nepal.

Public Health ★
Research ★
Program Design ★
Implementation ★
Monitoring & Evaluation ★
Health Equity ★
Community Well-being ★

Credentials

Professional certifications & training in public health and global health leadership.

Verified credentials from leading institutions and hands-on training across research, M&E, health systems, epidemiology, project management, and social inclusion.

Certifications

Monitoring & Evaluation for Public Health

Johns Hopkins University

2024JHSPH-ME-2024

Health Systems Strengthening

World Health Organization

2023WHO-HSS-2023

Research Ethics & Compliance

CITI Program

2023CITI-REC-2023

Project Management in Global Health

PMI & Global Health Council

2023PMGH-2023

Epidemiology & Biostatistics

University of North Carolina

2022UNC-EB-2022

Gender Equality & Social Inclusion

UN Women Training Centre

2022UNW-GESI-2022

Training

Hands-on training in public health research, data, and program delivery.

Practical skill-building across health emergency response, qualitative research, data analysis, child health, and communication for development.

Leadership in Health Emergency Response

WHO & Ministry of Health, Nepal

2024Workshop

Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

University of Melbourne (Online)

2023Short Course

Health Financing & Universal Health Coverage

World Bank Open Learning

2023Online Course

Data Analysis Using SPSS & R

Nepal Public Health Foundation

2022Hands-on Training

Child Health & Nutrition Program Management

UNICEF Nepal

2022Technical Training

Communication for Development (C4D)

UNICEF & Restless Development

2021Workshop

Community Impact

Health education, youth empowerment, and access to well-being.

Scholarships

Supporting access to education and long-term personal growth.

Youth Empowerment

Encouraging confidence, leadership, and entrepreneurship for emerging talent.

Volunteer Programs

Helping community organizations mobilize people and resources.

Achievements

Credibility across public health, research, teaching, and community action.

Recognition
Leadership
Speaking Events
Certifications
Media
Awards

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Testimonials

Professional recommendations with executive restraint.

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Public Health Programs

Nishu brings a rare balance of public health insight, community connection, and implementation discipline. 

Blog

Thought leadership across public health, evidence, equity, and community programs.

Designing Evidence-based Public Health Interventions

Health Equity as a Practical Program Standard

Using M&E to Improve Community Health Programs

Strengthening Health Systems Through Better Data

Contact

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