Credentials
Training and certification
Documented public health training in Nepal and internationally: implementation research, research methods and publication, NCD primary care, mental health, GESI, reproductive health, PMTCT of HIV, maternal and young child nutrition, and standard treatment protocols.
Credential verification
Credential summaries are public. Original certificates, membership documents and employment letters are shared privately only after a consultation is confirmed and approved by Tirtharaj Acharya.
Implementation research certification
Completed 9 October 2026 · 96 hours · MOOC
MOOC on Implementation Research (IR) with a focus on Infectious Diseases of Poverty (IDP)
Implementation research training focused on infectious diseases of poverty, completed by Tirtharaj Acharya on 9 October 2026, with an estimated dedication time of 96 hours.
- Organising institution
- Universitas Gadjah Mada — Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Center for Tropical Medicine
- Programme partner
- UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR)
Nepal public health training credentials
Clinical and community health, PMTCT of HIV, maternal and young child nutrition, treatment protocols, research methods, GESI and programme design. Dates marked BS use Nepal's Bikram Sambat calendar.
Training of Trainers
Mental Health Training of Trainers for Medical Officers and Health Assistants
Completed the mental health Training of Trainers course for Medical Officers and Health Assistants at the National Health Training Center.
- Issuing organisation
- National Health Training Center, Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal
- Training dates
- 2076/07/17–2076/07/22 BS
- Location
- Teku, Kathmandu, Nepal
Training of Trainers
MISP for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Crisis — Training of Trainers
Completed Training of Trainers on the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for sexual and reproductive health in crisis settings.
- Issuing organisation
- Health Training Center, Ministry of Social Development, Province No. 1, Nepal
- Organising support
- Organised by the National Health Training Center with support from Nepal Red Cross Society
- Training dates
- 2077/11/10–2077/11/13 BS
- Location
- Biratnagar, Nepal
Training of Trainers
Nutrition-Friendly Local Governance — Training of Trainers (NFLG-TOT)
Participated in the Nutrition-Friendly Local Governance Training of Trainers programme, connecting nutrition priorities with local governance in Nepal.
- Issuing organisation
- Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Government of Nepal
- Training dates
- 2079 Ashadh 1–3 BS
- Location
- Dhulikhel, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Technical training
Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease (PEN) Training
Completed training on the Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease (PEN), relevant to primary health care and NCD service delivery in Nepal.
- Issuing organisation
- Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, Province No. 1, Dhankuta, Nepal
- Training dates
- 2079/02/16–2079/02/19 BS
- Location
- Diktel, Khotang, Nepal
Certificate of Appreciation
Three-Day Podcast Workshop
Completed a three-day podcast workshop. The certificate of appreciation carries signatures from the U.S. Embassy representative, lead trainer and Dynamic Youth Forum president.
- Issuing organisation
- American Corner Biratnagar and Dynamic Youth Forum
- Training dates
- 28–30 December 2019
- Location
- Biratnagar, Nepal
Technical training
Primary Eye Care — Modular Training
Completed modular training on primary eye care through the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology's Academic and Training Department, Nepal Eye Program.
- Issuing organisation
- Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Nepal Eye Program — Academic and Training Department
- Training dates
- 10–14 November 2014
- Location
- Nepal; training venue not specified on the certificate
Technical training
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Training
Completed training on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), organised by the Western Regional Health Training Centre in Pokhara, Nepal.
- Issuing organisation
- Western Regional Health Training Centre, Department of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal
- Training dates
- 5–7 May 2015
- Location
- Pokhara, Nepal
Technical training
Gender-Based Violence, Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Training
Completed five days of training on gender-based violence (GBV), sexual and reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS under a UN interagency rehabilitation programme.
- Issuing organisation
- Women's Rehabilitation Center (WOREC), Nepal
- Organising support
- The certificate identifies UNIRP/UNDP Nepal and displays UNDP, UNICEF, ILO and UNFPA logos
- Training dates
- 14–18 November 2011
- Location
- Nepal
Training of Trainers
Training for Trainers in Creative Conflict Transformation
Actively participated in Training for Trainers in Creative Conflict Transformation as part of the Youth and Creative Conflict Transformation in Nepal project.
- Issuing organisation
- CWIN-Nepal and Responding to Conflict (RTC-UK)
- Organising support
- Youth and Creative Conflict Transformation in Nepal project, supported by the Rockwool Foundation, Denmark
- Training dates
- 4–21 June 2011
- Location
- Kathmandu, Nepal
Certificate of Participation
Proposal Writing Training
Successfully participated in proposal writing training jointly organised by Youth Concern, ADRA Nepal and Transformation Nepal (Biratnagar).
- Issuing organisation
- Youth Concern, ADRA Nepal and Transformation Nepal
- Training dates
- 3–5 July 2009
- Location
- Nepal; training venue not specified on the certificate
Technical orientation
Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV — Orientation
Successfully completed orientation on prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, organised by the District Public Health Office Kaski in Pokhara.
- Issuing organisation
- District Public Health Office, Kaski, Western Regional Health Directorate, Department of Health Services, Government of Nepal
- Training dates
- 17–19 March 2016
- Location
- Pokhara, Nepal
Certificate of Participation
Research Methodology, Proposal Writing and Scientific Publication Workshop
Participated in a research workshop covering research methodology, scientific proposal writing, literature review and citations, quantitative data analysis using SPSS, experiment design and response surface methodology (RSM), bibliographies, manuscript preparation, scientific publication and strategic planning.
- Issuing organisation
- Nepal Food Technology Students' Association (NEFTSA), 20th Central Executive Committee
- Training dates
- 17–18 August 2012
- Location
- Central Campus of Technology, Dharan, Nepal
Technical orientation
Standard Treatment Protocols — Orientation Training
Successfully participated in orientation training on Standard Treatment Protocols for health workers providing treatment services in health facilities, conducted by the District Public Health Office Kaski.
- Issuing organisation
- District Public Health Office, Kaski, Department of Health Services, Government of Nepal
- Training dates
- 2073/02/05–2073/02/11 BS
- Location
- District Public Health Office, Kaski, Nepal
Technical training
Maternal and Young Child Nutrition Training
Successfully participated in Maternal and Young Child Nutrition training conducted by the District Public Health Office Kaski, Nepal.
- Issuing organisation
- District Public Health Office, Kaski, Department of Health Services, Government of Nepal
- Training dates
- 2073/02/12–2073/02/16 BS
- Location
- District Public Health Office, Kaski, Nepal
Original certificates and supporting documents are private. They are shared only with owner approval after a consultation engagement is confirmed.
Professional membership
Life Membership
Nepal Public Health Association (NEPHA)
Life member of the Nepal Public Health Association (NEPHA) since 21 October 2016. The supporting certificate was issued on 7 February 2024.
- Region
- Lalitpur, Nepal
- Validity
- Lifetime
- Member since
- 21 October 2016
- Certificate issued
- 7 February 2024
Life Membership
IAPEN — Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, India
Life member of IAPEN, the Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, India, with Pokhara listed as the membership region and lifetime validity on the supplied card.
- Region
- Pokhara
- Validity
- Lifetime
Documented professional experience
1 January–31 December 2012 · Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal
Health Supervisor — HIV/AIDS and STI Prevention
Pariwartanshil Samaj, a sister association of Blue Diamond Society
Served as Health Supervisor on a comprehensive HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infection prevention project for men who have sex with men and male sex workers (MSM/MSW), funded by World Bank/NCASC (Pooled Fund). The employment letter documents reporting, field work, counselling and staff capacity development.
Employment verification letter issued 5 February 2013. Original letter kept private.
Additional training record
Ethics in Implementation Research
TDR — UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
September 2026 · MOOC
Introduction to Priority Setting in Health (BCEPS300)
University of Bergen, Norway — Bergen Centre for Ethics and Priority Setting
March 2025 · 3 ECTS / 75 hours
33rd International Public Health Management Development Programme
PGIMER Chandigarh — Government of India (ITEC)
Award of Appreciation
5th K-Influencer Academy (Intensive)
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Republic of Korea
December 2024
Emergency preparedness, surveillance, TB and health security courses
WHO / OpenWHO
Multiple certifications
CB-IMNCI, MPDSR, HPV, EIRS and Quality Improvement ToTs
District Public Health Offices, Kaski and Solukhumbu
2014 — 2018
Additional refresher, in-service and technical trainings are documented in the full curriculum vitae, available on request.