Email: dr.subba2015@gmail.com
Research Interests: Public Health, Mental Health
Biography: Dr. Nawa Raj Subba, a Public Health Expert, has served Ministry of Health in Nepal for three and half decades. In addition to the managerial experience, he has a good experience of managing outbreaks of Hepatitis, Kala-azar, Pandemic Influenza, Avian Influenza, etc. and has conducted public health interventions and campaigns in the districts. He has written books on public health of Nepal and published articles in journals. He received Ph.D. in Health Psychology from Tribhuvan University. His Ph.D. study has explored the traditional and modern maternal and child care practices and effects in Rajbanshi community of Nepal. He is now involved in facilitating public health graduates of Purbanchal University in research activities and conducting training and workshops. Also, contemporary Nepali literature and Nepali music industry recognize him as a lyricist, a poet, or a writer. His books and albums are also available in the markets. The government of Nepal has awarded him Nepal Vidhyabhushan and Gorkhadacchinbahu medals and social organizations also have felicitated with prizes for his works.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
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Public Health Consultant
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08/2014 to Now
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- Facilitating research students in Purbanchal University
- Facilitating training and workshops on Public Health including Mental health
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District Public Health Offices Morang, Jhapa
Job Title: Senior Public Health Administrator
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08/2004 to 08/2014
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- Overall Responsibility of DPHO managerial and administrative business
- Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Public Health Programs of the district
- Co-operation with non-governmental organizations, line agencies and stakeholders
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District Health Offices, Khotang, Sankhuwasabha, ERHD, Dhankuta
Job Title: Senior Public Health Officer
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08/1994 to 08/2004
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- Responsibility of Public Health Section
- Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Public Health Programs of the District
- Co-operation with non-governmental organizations, line agencies and stakeholders
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Health Posts in Taplejung, Panchthar Districts
Job Title: Health Post In charge
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02/1981 to 08/1994
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- Delivery of preventive, curative and promotive services
- Health Post management and administrative business
- Co-operation with non-governmental organizations, line agencies and stakeholders
Education:
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Ph.D. (Health Psychology)
Master of Public Health
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TU, IHSS, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
TU, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu
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Completed Year: 2015
Completed Year: 2001
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Master of Arts (Nepali)
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TU, PG Campus, Biratnagar
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Completed Year: 1996
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Bachelor of Arts (Nepali, Culture)
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Tribhuvan University, Nepal
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Completed Year: 1985
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Certificate in General Medicine
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TU, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu
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Completed Year: 1981
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School Leaving Certificate
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Ministry of Education, SLC Examination Board of Nepal
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Completed Year: 1977
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Trainings
1. Health Executive Development Program (Nepal administrative College, Jawalakhel, 2007.
2. A Basic Training Course on District Health Management for Public Health Officer (Ministry of Health) 1995.
3. Training of Trainers (Nepal Health Training Health Centre) 2001.
4. Public Health Emergencies (MoH/WHO) 2005 and others .
5. Research Management (Nepal Health Research Council) 2002.
6. ToT on TB/HIV Collaborative Program Management and PITC in TB Clinical Settings (MoH/WHO) 2008 and others.
Paper Presented:
1. Morang Innovative Neonatal Intervention (International conference, Bangkok) 2008.
2. Population Management in Nepal (Nanjing University, PR China) 199.
3. A pilot study on Medical Abortion in Jhapa Nepal (Kathmandu) 2010 .
4. Approaches to Population and Development (Purbanchal University/CPAD) 2004 and others.
Professional Development:
1. Worked as a team member to prepare curriculum and conduct training program of District Public Officers on Public Mental Health in Nepal, organized by Mental Hospital, Jawalakhel, 2017.
2. Played a pivotal role in lowering NMR from 30 in 2004 to 21 in 2006 per 1000 live births in Morang.
3. Supported refugees' health program and coordinated health service in Maoist cantonment in Jhapa and Morang.
4. Played a leading role in conducting Eastern regional level health assessment with BNMT in 2003.
Awards: Public Health
1. Nepal Vidhyabhushan Ka, 2015.
2. Dirgha Rana Samundra Bam Sanman, 2012.
2. Babar Sing Thapa Sanman 2008.
3. Gurkhadacchinbahu, 1991 and etc.
Literature
1. First prize won in First Online Webcam World Poem Competition 2008.
2. Byathith Kavya Banita Puraskar 2014.
3. Mohan Regmi smriti Banni Puraskar 2007 and etc.
Technical Skills
SPSS, Windows OS, Mac OS
Language
1. Nepali/Hindi: Fluent
2. English: Proficient
Other Information
1. Working areas are Public Health, literature.
2. Involved in research, writing and publication.
