Experience

CARE Nepal

• Nepal
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Director - USAID ARH

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Provides technical direction and guidance for the USAID ARH effort to improve community ownership and leadership as well as enhancing the health system and governance for adolescent reproductive health at the federal, provincial, and local levels.Development and implementation of USAID ARH project technical strategies, protocols and guidelines to ensure the quality of work.Support the efforts of Government of Nepal to implement high-quality integrated ARH interventions and make sure project activities comply with pertinent national and provincial policies, strategies, and plans. Provide technical oversight for implementation of ARH activities in accordance with USAID policies and regulations. Create and update thorough annual work plans on a regular basis, and make sure the team keeps track of the program's goals' progress.Supervise the technical team members working on the project to ensure continuity and quality of work, and their personal growth.Lead efforts to collect, analyze, and visualize data to inform management choices that will increase access to and utilization of FH/RH services by adolescents.Introduce new and innovative programming tools and approaches that are effective and cutting-edge based on the experiences of CARE International in many countries in the context of the country. Show less

• Technical Advisor-USAID ARH

  • Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Leads policy advocacy engagements with federal and provincial governments and other development partners to position ARH in the broader development agendas of the government as well as civil societies. Ensures that all activities conform to the terms and conditions of the donor agreement and meet the expected technical quality standards, and that the strategic objectives and results of the program are accomplishedEnsure program strategies and activities represent global good practice in ARH and health system strengthening, and are implemented in close collaboration with other programs and Government of Nepal FP/RH prioritiesLead the socialization of the program with Government of Nepal stakeholders at the Provincial, District, and Municipal level, ensuring necessary approvals and collaboration, as required. Identifies policy gaps in the fulfillment of accountable adolescent reproductive rights/ services and translates knowledge gained from ARH programming into policy recommendations with a focus on sustainability. Provide close technical assistance in the development of specific RH/FP policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures, job aids, and other relevant materials for adolescent responsive health servicesNurture coordination among CARE US, CARE member’s partners and CARE regional office and other development partner to meet commitments and fulfill 2030 Sustainable Development Goals on reproductive health and family planning Show less



CARE

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator: Sexual Reproductive Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (SRMNCAH)

  • Jun 2019 - May 2022

  Managed a portfolio of SRMNCAH program initiatives including budget and human resource management and ensured high standards of program quality as per the donor agreement as well as standard of CARE InternationalProvided overall supervision for the implementation and integration of all program activities, and provides overall direction to daily implementation plans to ensure all program goals are metEnsured that all the assigned thematic projects are following CARE’s process and standards as described in business strategy, thematic papers, advocacy strategy and GESI strategy. Supported to develop business strategy/ plan of CARE Nepal for 2020-2025, COVID-19 response strategy of organization and adolescent comprehensive package of country office. Organized a series of webinars on Adolescent Reproductive Health with Government officials, civil societies, INGOs and UN & donor communities for showcasing of CARE’s work at national and international communities. Supported the Government to develop a modular training package for female community health volunteer (FCHV) and the FCHV strategy and other policy document in the federal levelEngaged in program development as a technical lead of CARE Nepal and successfully generated almost 40 Million USD for COVID-19 response Adolescent Reproductive Health Programs from different donors including USAID. Show less

• Programme Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2019

  Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the overall management of the program including program design and developing work plans, leading the overall implementation of project activities, and setting performance targets to meet priority needs of the quality assurance systems and stakeholders’ expectations. Lead the implementation of program activities, monitor program progress, account for deliverables, monitor that the implementation of program activities are of high quality, and produce timely quarterly and semi-annual progress reports and submit donors. Ensure projects are implemented as per approved plans and strategies through project visits and review of the implementation plan and activity reportsAccountable for the overall program operations, financial and contractual management, and compliance with donor regulations. Oversee all human resources and personnel management issues and tasks, including recruitment, capacity development, and performance management to ensure compliance of established policies and procedures under the portfolio of health.Liaison, Coordination, and Program Collaboration; represent CARE at national and international levels, develop and maintain a strong working relationship with senior government officials & concerned stakeholders, donor and CARE member partners (CMP)Provide technical support to the Government at the strategic level for review and develop policies, plans, strategies, and guidelines Show less



FHI 360

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Officer-Community Initiatives & Faimly Planning

  • Aug 2012 - Nov 2013

  Responsibilities of the position were: National Level Participate on behalf of FHI 360 and provide leadership and technical support at the national level to strengthen and expand the provision of community based initiatives including participation in relevant national technical working groups, facilitating national workshops and speaking in national-level forums. Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with other technical leaders in Nepal working in Government and collaborating partners for successful design, implementation and assessment of community-based initiatives. FHI360 Nepal and Partners Provide country office leadership for development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of FHI360 community initiatives Ensure FHI360 Nepal policies, strategies, guidelines and activities related to community initiatives are reflected in FHI360 Nepal project sub-agreements and align with the National AIDS Program. Ensure effective implementation of FHI360 Nepal community initiatives’ strategies, SOPs and guidelines through timely technical assistance and regular follow up supportive supervision and monitoring of IAs in coordination with FHI360 Program, Technical and SI Units. Conduct ongoing background research on global and regional best practices and prepare and provide regular technical updates on cutting edge community-based initiatives to FHI360 staff, Government counterparts and collaborating partners including innovative ideas for programs. Show less



Man Mohan Memorial Insitute of Health Science

• Kathmandu

• Lecturer

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

  The responsibilities of the position were: Facilitate sessions on family health, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition and demography and facilitate to carry out research works and organize community and district health management field for students The responsibilities of the position were: Facilitate sessions on family health, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition and demography and facilitate to carry out research works and organize community and district health management field for students



United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reproductive Health Advisor

  • Dec 2007 - Nov 2009

  The responsibilities of the position were: • Facilitate Provincial Public Health Directorate and other partner agencies for strengthening and developing functional partnership with civil societies, CBOs, faith based organizations and other provincial line agencies in response to maternal mortality and early marriage • Plan and organize trainings to technical staff of Maternity Hospital including districts’ health workers for their capacity building on Maternal Health, New Born Care, BPP, EMOC, HIV prevention, Infection prevention, Counseling on HIV and family planning and Emergency Preparedness on RH in coordination with Provincial Directorate of Public Health, • Provide the technical supports to the Provincial Health Directorate in planning, implementation and monitoring the reproductive health programs in province • Management of the provincial UNFPA office including Provincial Maternity Hospital and VCT Center as officer-in-charge • Monitore the activities conducted by implementing partners Show less



Ministry of Education/Non Formal Education Center

• Kathmandu

• Program Consultant

  • Feb 2007 - Nov 2007

  The responsibilities of the position were: • Developed IEC (Information Education and Communication) and BCC materials on Life Skills Based Education (LSBE) on HIV/AIDS, conducted training on LSBE and Reproductive Health to the facilitators of non-formal education and • Developed training package on population education and reproductive health • Organized the training programs as per the package developed The responsibilities of the position were: • Developed IEC (Information Education and Communication) and BCC materials on Life Skills Based Education (LSBE) on HIV/AIDS, conducted training on LSBE and Reproductive Health to the facilitators of non-formal education and • Developed training package on population education and reproductive health • Organized the training programs as per the package developed



United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Integrating Reproductive Health Specialist

  • Sep 2003 - Jan 2007

  Responsibilities of the position were: • Works as liaison between UNFPA and Non-formal Education Center (NFEC) including its associated partner agencies: Ministry of Forest, FECOFUN, Department of Agriculture and Livestock, and NGOs • Collect information of existing literacy materials on RH/HIV/AIDS developed by different institutions involved in non-formal education. Review NFEC materials and provide comprehensive information to update them to incorporate RH/HIV/AIDS related messages. • Help in organizing training, orientation, awareness raising, workshop and IEC materials development • Coordinate in providing report to national planning commission and related government agencies • Coordinate assistance from UNFPA country support team for centre and South Asia based in Kathmandu to incorporate RH/HIV/AIDS information in different aspect of NFE under NFEC Sanothimi • Assist NFEC in managing administrative and financial requirement provisioned under rules and regulation of UNFPA. Work closely with the personnel responsible for the project at NFEC • Identify appropriate technical person/resource person/ professional related to NFE and RH/HIV/AIDS and help in organizing different activities for professional development of different people at different levels • Assist in establishing intuitional linkages with national, regional and international resources institutions, civil societies/partnering institutions and NGOs to enhance the technical and managerial capacity of NFEC in implementing project Show less



Nepal Red Cross Society

• Nepal
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Health Coordinator

  • Jul 2001 - Aug 2003

  The responsibilities of the position were: Planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities which dealt about Child Health, Reproductive Health and HIV and AIDS in coordination with district health office and donor. The responsibilities of the position were: Planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities which dealt about Child Health, Reproductive Health and HIV and AIDS in coordination with district health office and donor.



Community Medicine Auxillary Training Centere

• Dhading

• Health Instructor

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  The responsibilities of the position were: develop training plan, facilitate training session on Family Health and Community Medicine, coordinate with District Health Office/District Hospital to organize clinical and community field visit of students The responsibilities of the position were: develop training plan, facilitate training session on Family Health and Community Medicine, coordinate with District Health Office/District Hospital to organize clinical and community field visit of students



PHSCBS - Government of Nepal

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health Assistant

  • Aug 1994 - Dec 1995

  The responsibilities of the position were: providing primary health care services to community people, plan and implement public health program in community, HR and logistic management of health post etc. The responsibilities of the position were: providing primary health care services to community people, plan and implement public health program in community, HR and logistic management of health post etc.