Nirmal Sapkota

Public Health Expert | Research Scholar | Educator with 20+ years of experience in healthcare service and education sectors

~ Nirmal Sapkota

Professional Overview

Current Education

2023 - Present

M.Phil Leading to PhD Scholar at Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University

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Current Position

January 2023 - Present

Associate Professor at Kathmandu Multiple College, Department of Public Health

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Qualifications

M.Sc. Public Health (First Division - 78.4%), Bachelor of Public Health, Bachelor of Education

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Published Research

Estimation of Under-5 Child Mortality Rates in 52 Low-migration Countries

October 31, 2020 | Child Health Nursing Research 26(4): 463-469

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Educational Intervention of Intention Change for Consumption of Junk Food among School Adolescents

March 27, 2020 | Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism 2020: 7932324

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Sexual harassment in public transportation among female students in Kathmandu valley

July 8, 2019 | Risk Management and Healthcare Policy 12: 105-113

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Latest Articles

Public Health

Child Mortality in Developing Countries

Comprehensive analysis of under-5 mortality rates and contributing factors in low-migration countries...

Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition Behavior

Understanding and changing junk food consumption patterns among school adolescents...

Social Health

Public Transportation Safety

Research on sexual harassment experiences of female students in Kathmandu valley...

Research Methods

Qualitative Research in Health

Best practices and methodologies for conducting qualitative health research...

Education

Health Education Innovation

Modern approaches to teaching public health in academic institutions...

Policy

Health Policy Development

Strategic planning and implementation of effective health policies...

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Professional Consulting Services

Leverage 20+ years of expertise in public health, research methodology, and program management. I offer specialized consulting in health service planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, and academic program development.

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Business Involvement

FNCCI Committee Member

Education, Skill and Employment Development Committee member at Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (2024-2027)

Academic Leadership

Associate Professor at Kathmandu Multiple College, leading public health education and research initiatives

Consulting Services

Independent consulting in public health program development, research methodology, and institutional capacity building

Social Involvement

Forum for Health and Technical Science

General Secretary (2023-24, 2025-2026) - Leading initiatives in health and technical education advancement

Nepal Public Health Association

Life Member - Contributing to public health policy development and professional advancement

Rotary Club of Maharajgunj

President Nominee (2024) & Charter Secretary (2018) - Community service and international humanitarian efforts

Professional Experience

Kathmandu Multiple College (KMC)

Associate Professor

January 1, 2023 - Present

Department of Public Health, Battisputali, Kathmandu, Nepal

Karnali College of Health Sciences

Lecturer

November 15, 2015 - December 30, 2022

Battisputali, Kathmandu

Human Resource Development and Research Institute (HuRDRI)

Program Director

July 18, 2007 - November 1, 2015

Leading institutional programs and research initiatives

Care Nepal - CORE Polio Eradication Project

Social Mobilization Officer

December 1, 2005 - July 17, 2007

Community engagement and health program implementation

Care Nepal - Nepal Family Health Programme

Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

July 1, 2005 - November 30, 2005

Program monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis

Garma Health Post, Solukhumbu

Health Post In-charge

April 14, 2003 - March 14, 2005

Primary healthcare service delivery and community health management

Educational Background

Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University

M.Phil Leading to PhD Scholar

2023 - Present

Central Campus, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine

Masters of Science, Public Health (M.Sc. PH)

2007 - 2008

Maharajgunj Campus, Kathmandu. First Division (78.4%), Awarded Nepal Vidyabhusan "Kha"

Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine

Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)

2001 - 2004

Maharajgunj Campus, Kathmandu. First Division (77.5%)

Tribhuvan University, Saptagandaki Multiple Campus

Bachelor of Education; Health and Physical Education

2000 - 2002

Chitwan. First Division (60.33%)

Articles & Publications

Child Health

Under-5 Child Mortality Analysis

Comprehensive study on estimation of under-5 child mortality rates in 52 low-migration countries with statistical analysis and policy recommendations.

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Behavioral Health

Junk Food Consumption Intervention

Educational intervention study based on Theory of Planned Behaviors targeting school adolescents in Birgunj Metropolitan City.

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Gender & Safety

Sexual Harassment in Public Transport

Research study examining sexual harassment experiences of female students in public transportation within Kathmandu valley.

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Research Methods

Qualitative Research in Health Sciences

Methodological approaches and best practices for conducting qualitative research in health sciences and public health domains.

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Health Education

Modern Health Education Strategies

Innovative approaches to health education in academic settings and community-based health promotion programs.

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Program Evaluation

Health Program M&E Framework

Comprehensive framework for monitoring and evaluation of health service programs in developing country contexts.

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