👋 Hello I'm Pravash

Public Health Professional

Public Health & Nutrition Specialist

Master of Public Health (MPH) scholar at BPKIHS and Registered Public Health Professional with a strong track record in nutrition program implementation, health behavior campaigns (SBCC), and quantitative health research.

Biratnagar Metropolitan City, Morang, Nepal

pravash.sh@gmail.com

+977 9811369293

NHPC No: A-5621 Jan PH

About Me

Public Health Practitioner in Nepal

Hello, I'm Pravash Shah, Based in Biratnagar

I am a dedicated Public Health professional currently pursuing my Master of Public Health (MPH) at the B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) in Dharan. Over the past several years, I have worked as a Health & Nutrition Officer and Nutrition Supervisor, planning and implementing community-level Mother and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) interventions. My experience includes conducting ethical field research, statistical data analysis, behavior change advocacy (SBCC), and program monitoring to improve healthcare delivery.

Phone : +977 9811369293

NHPC Reg : A-5621 Jan PH

Address : Biratnagar-01, Morang, Nepal

Nationality : Nepali

Email : pravash.sh@gmail.com

Education : MPH (Second Semester)

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Education

Academic Timeline

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

June 2025 - Present

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Studying at the School of Public Health and Community Medicine. Currently in the second semester, focusing on advanced public health management, research methodologies, community interventions, and health policies.

Birat Health College

Sept 2017 - Sept 2021

Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)

Completed under the Faculty of Medical and Allied Science, Purbanchal University, Nepal. Gained deep knowledge of community health diagnostics, health promotion, epidemiology, research, and project planning.

Shikshadeep Higher Secondary Boarding School

August 2014 - August 2016

Intermediate Level (Major: Biology)

Affiliated with the Higher Secondary Education Board (H.S.E.B), Nepal. Built a solid scientific foundation in biology, chemistry, and physics.

Experience

Professional Experience

Research Field Worker

Sept 2024 - Feb 2025

BPKIHS, Dharan (COHESION-I Project)

Administered survey questionnaires, conducted research interviews and data collection activities ethically.
Transcribed focus group discussions (FGDs) and interviews, translating transcripts using standard methodologies.
Performed quantitative data entry, cleaning, and dataset management under study protocols.
Maintained precise field notes and compiled monthly progress updates for the project coordinator.

Health and Nutrition Officer

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

Aasaman Nepal, Rajbiraj (MCHN Project)

Provided technical assistance to target municipalities during program planning and implementation at health facilities and mother groups.
Integrated SBCC (Social and Behavior Change Communication), GESI (Gender Equality & Inclusion), and community resilience.
Supported School Health & Nutrition (SHN) and Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programs (BSFP).
Guided community facilitators, conducted data collection, compiled reports, and carried out quality assurance tasks.

Nutrition Supervisor

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

Aasaman Nepal, Rajbiraj (MCHN Project)

Held primary responsibility to plan and implement MCHN interventions at the community level.
Engaged directly with mother groups and caregivers to build awareness regarding maternal & infant health.
Initiated community-level Behavior Change Communication (BCC) to prevent malnutrition.
Educated caregivers on optimal feeding practices, local cooking demonstrations, and preparing child case stories.

Skills & Expertise

Core Competencies

Research & Data Analysis

Proficient in public health statistics and research methodologies. Experienced in cleaning and managing data, and interpreting health outcomes.

SPSS Analysis

Data Entry & Cleaning

Ethical Data Collection

Project Management

Experienced in program planning, budget assistance, implementation, coordination, and programmatic reporting in NGO/community settings.

Program Planning

Team Coordination

Quality Assurance

SBCC & GESI Integration

Expertise in designing IEC/SBCC materials and implementing behavior change interventions while ensuring gender equality and social inclusion (GESI).

SBCC/BCC Campaigns

GESI Integration

IEC Material Design

Academic & Field Projects

Featured Practice

District Field Practice

Comprehensive Public Health Management Field Practice

Conducted at Udaypur District under the supervision of the Udaypur Health Office. Analyzed health post structures, immunization campaigns, and local public health planning.

Community Diagnosis

Community Health Diagnosis Project

Conducted at Gramthan Rural Municipality, Morang under the supervision of the Health Section of Gramthan RM. Diagnosed localized epidemiological patterns and community health needs.

Research Project

COHESION-I Research Initiative

Field worker for the COHESION-I research project based at BPKIHS. Facilitated quantitative data collection, focus groups, translations, and qualitative data management.

Core Values

My Philosophy

Pravash Shah

Maternal & Child Nutrition

"Optimal nutrition during early development is the cornerstone of life. Driving behavior change (SBCC) and helping communities build resilient health structures is my core passion."

Pravash Shah

Research & Data Analysis

"Rigorous, ethical data collection and SPSS-based statistical analysis are vital to generating evidence-based solutions for community health diagnosis."

Pravash Shah

Community & SBCC Advocacy

"Public health programs thrive on empathy, collaboration, and gender equality. Integrating social inclusion (GESI) ensures that no community is left behind."

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Get in Touch

Let's collaborate on research, programs, or community projects!

Address

Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal

Mail Us

pravash.sh@gmail.com

Telephone

+977 9811369293

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