Team - Herd International

Sushil Chandra Baral

Managing Director

Sushil Chandra Baral

Managing Director

Dr. Sushil Chandra Baral is an experienced health and development expert with over 25 years of experience in research and development. Specializing in health systems, ...

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Abriti Arjyal

Research Manager - Qualitative and Multidisciplinary Science

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Abriti Arjyal

Research Manager - Qualitative and Multidisciplinary Science

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Appointed as the lead of Research, Innovation and Development Department Key Expertise Ms. Abriti Arjyal works as Research Manager – ...

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Achyut Raj Pandey

Senior Research Fellow - Health System Research

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Achyut Raj Pandey

Senior Research Fellow - Health System Research

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Mr. Achyut Raj Pandey is a well-experienced public health researcher with over 8 years of experience working in the field of public health research. In terms of academic ...

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Bishnu Prasad Dulal

Lead- Information System and Population Service

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Bishnu Prasad Dulal

Lead- Information System and Population Service

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Appointed as the lead of MEL and Data Analytics Department Mr. Bishnu Prasad Dulal is an experienced Health Information System expert, Data Analysis and Research Design ...

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Ghanshyam Gautam

Lead - Health Economics, Systems and Social Protection

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Ghanshyam Gautam

Lead - Health Economics, Systems and Social Protection

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Appointed as the lead of Strategy, Partnership and Business Department Dr. Ghanshyam Gautam is a Health Economist possessing more than 20 years of experience in health ...

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Madhav Chaulagain

Chief of Party, USAID Health Learning

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Madhav Chaulagain

Chief of Party, USAID Health Learning

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Mr. Madhav Chaulagain brings more than 20 years of professional experience in the field of strategic information, project monitoring and evaluation, surveillance and ...

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Netra Kunwar

Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Health Learning

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Netra Kunwar

Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Health Learning

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Mr. Netra Kunwar is an accomplished professional with more than 14 years of experience in the development and private sector, including more than six years in a management ...

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Ramesh Pathak

Operation Manager

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Ramesh Pathak

Operation Manager

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Appointed as the Chief Operating Officer Mr. Ramesh Pathak is a management expert with over 15 years of experience in the operational management. He holds a master’s ...

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Sampurna Kakchapati

Research Manager: Survey, Evaluation and Impact

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Sampurna Kakchapati

Research Manager: Survey, Evaluation and Impact

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Dr. Sampurna Kakchapati is an experienced public health professional and researcher with a PhD in Research Methodology. He brings over 15 years of extensive expertise in ...

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Shophika Regmi

Senior Manager: Health System Research, Evaluation and Learning

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Shophika Regmi

Senior Manager: Health System Research, Evaluation and Learning

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Appointed as the lead for Systems, Policy and Programme Department Ms. Shophika Regmi has been working in health and social research for more than a decade. Throughout ...

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Shreeman Sharma

Research Uptake Manager

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Shreeman Sharma

Research Uptake Manager

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Shreeman Sharma is a dedicated professional with a strong interest in media research, health research, health communication, and evidence uptake. He holds Master’s ...

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Shodashi Rayamajhi

GESI/DEIA Specialist

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Shodashi Rayamajhi

GESI/DEIA Specialist

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Shodashi Rayamajhi is a professional with over 14 years of experience in the development and humanitarian sectors. She is pursuing an MPhil in Gender Studies and holds a ...

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Abhigyna Bhattarai

Research Manager

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Abhigyna Bhattarai

Research Manager

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Ms. Abhigyna Bhattarai has over 14 years of experience in the research and development field. She had her Master’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Central ...

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Asmita Bishwakarma

Grants and Compliance Manager, USAID Health Learning

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Asmita Bishwakarma

Grants and Compliance Manager, USAID Health Learning

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Ms. Asmita Bishwakarma has more than 13 years of professional experience in financial management with national and international organizations in Nepal. She holds a ...

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Subash Kumar Bhattarai

Lead - Health Infrastructure and Policy

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Subash Kumar Bhattarai

Lead - Health Infrastructure and Policy

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Mr. Subash Kumar Bhattarai has an impressive background in civil engineering, construction management, and public administration. His academic journey includes a diverse ...

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Sujan Sapkota

Project Manager

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Sujan Sapkota

Project Manager

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Mr. Sujan Sapkota is an experienced professional with specialization in Public Health Nutrition, showcasing a distinguished blend of academic knowledge and extensive ...

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Ayuska Parajuli

Senior Research Officer

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Ayuska Parajuli

Senior Research Officer

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Ayuska Parajuli is a public health researcher and a former nurse with strong willed spirit and a wealth of experiences in the field. Armed with a Master’s in Public ...

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Bijaya Sharma

Senior Officer: Environmental Health

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Bijaya Sharma

Senior Officer: Environmental Health

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Bijaya Sharma is a highly driven professional, with over 8 years of experience in the development sector. Her expertise lies in project management, policy advocacy, and ...

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Bharat Raj Bhatta

Senior Officer - Health Systems Research

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Bharat Raj Bhatta

Senior Officer - Health Systems Research

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Mr. Bharat Raj Bhatta is a public health professional with a decade of experience in health research and programs. He holds expertise in research design and ...

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Ichchhya Rupakheti

Senior Research Officer: Health Policy and System

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Ichchhya Rupakheti

Senior Research Officer: Health Policy and System

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Ichchhya Rupakheti is a public health professional and has been working in the related field since early 2016. She possesses an in-depth knowledge on programmes ...

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Kabita Khadka

Senior Officer - People and Operations

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Kabita Khadka

Senior Officer - People and Operations

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Ms. Kabita Khadka brings over five years of extensive experience in People Operations Management, focusing on fortifying organizational culture and systems to drive ...

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Prakash Adhikari

Senior Admin/Finance Officer

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Prakash Adhikari

Senior Admin/Finance Officer

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Mr Adhikari has more than six years of practical experiences of financial management in various organizations with various donor agencies. He is experienced in up to date ...

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Anil Dhungana

Research Coordinator

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Anil Dhungana

Research Coordinator

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Mr. Anil Dhungana is a Public Health professional with over 9 years of extensive experience in strengthening local government health systems. His expertise spans health ...

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Basudev Bhattarai

Research Coordinator

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Basudev Bhattarai

Research Coordinator

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Mr. Basudev Bhattarai holds expertise in the areas of public health nutrition with extensive experience of engaging with various nutrition related researches and trail. ...

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Nawaraj Adhikari

Project Coordinator

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Nawaraj Adhikari

Project Coordinator

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Mr. Nawaraj Adhikari, is a dedicated public health professional with demonstrated experience in the field of Health system, Non Communicable Diseases, Maternal and Child ...

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Raju Raman Neupane

Project Coordinator

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Raju Raman Neupane

Project Coordinator

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Mr. Raju Raman Neupane is a public health professional with a decade of experience in health systems and programs. He has more than 26 years of experience in the ...

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Shraddha Pangeni

Project Coordinator

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Shraddha Pangeni

Project Coordinator

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Dr. Shraddha Pangeni is a dedicated public health professional with extensive experience in clinical medicine and a public health professional. She is a GMC registered ...

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Aavashana Dahal

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Officer

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Aavashana Dahal

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Officer

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Ms. Aavashana Dahal is a dedicated Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Officer with extensive experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights ...

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Aney Rijal

Qualitative Research Officer

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Aney Rijal

Qualitative Research Officer

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Ms. Aney Rijal is a dedicated public health professional, holding master’s in public health with a specialization in Implementation Research. She has experience in ...

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Bipul Lamichanne

Research Officer

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Bipul Lamichanne

Research Officer

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Bipul Lamichhane is a dedicated and experienced public health professional based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He holds a Master’s degree in public health from Western Sydney ...

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Dogendra Tumsa

Data Analyst

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Dogendra Tumsa

Data Analyst

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Mr. Dogendra Tumsa completed his master’s degree in Statistics from the Central Department of Statistics at Tribhuvan University. He has previously worked as a field ...

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Grishu Shrestha

Research Officer

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Grishu Shrestha

Research Officer

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Grishu Shrestha is a public health professional with background in nursing. With a foundation in PCL Nursing and a Masters degree in Public Health, Grishu brings both ...

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Jayandra Bishwakarma

Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation Officer

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Jayandra Bishwakarma

Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation Officer

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Mr. Jayandra Bishwakarma is an experienced development professional with over 12 years of expertise in the field, particularly in monitoring, evaluation, and learning ...

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Pabitra Neupane

Qualitative Research Officer

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Pabitra Neupane

Qualitative Research Officer

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Ms. Pabitra Neupane has actively contributed to the development and research sector, with a primary focus on gender equity, justice, and advocacy for various ...

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Pratistha Dhakal

Research Officer

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Pratistha Dhakal

Research Officer

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Pratistha Dhakal is a committed public health professional and registered nurse, bringing over two years of clinical nursing experience and more than two and a half years ...

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Saurav Nepal

Communications and Outreach Officer

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Saurav Nepal

Communications and Outreach Officer

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Mr. Saurav Nepal has more than five years of experience in the field of communications for development in the agriculture and public health sectors, which includes close ...

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Ranjit Besara Satar

Project officer - Audio Visual and Communication

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Ranjit Besara Satar

Project officer - Audio Visual and Communication

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Mr. Ranjit Besara Satar is an experienced film maker with over 12 years of experience in photography, videography, AV editing. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine ...

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Sujan Poudel

Implementation Research Officer

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Sujan Poudel

Implementation Research Officer

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Mr. Sujan Poudel is a committed public health professional, possessing a Master’s degree in Public Health with a specialization in Public Health Service Management. ...

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Sulata Karki

Research Officer

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Sulata Karki

Research Officer

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Sulata Karki is a public health professional with a wealth of experience spanning over seven years. Holding a Master’ Degree in Public Health, she has made ...

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Sovin Shrestha

Assistant Officer - ICT

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Sovin Shrestha

Assistant Officer - ICT

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Sovin Shrestha is a skilled IT professional with a solid background in web development, networking, and system administration. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in ...

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Sindhu Subedi

Assistant Research Officer

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Sindhu Subedi

Assistant Research Officer

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Ms. Sindhu Subedi is a dedicated healthcare professional with a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNS) and a rich background in clinical practice with 2 years of experience at ...

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Parash Mani Sapkota

Research Assistant

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Parash Mani Sapkota

Research Assistant

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Mr. Parash Mani Sapkota is a public health graduate from Tribhuvan University who is passionate about excelling in the field of public health. Mr. Sapkota embarked on his ...

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Sitashma Mainali

Research Assistant

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Sitashma Mainali

Research Assistant

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Ms. Sitashma Mainali is a public health professional with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health from Pokhara University. She began her professional career as an ...

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Biddya Kumari Chaudhary

Assistant Research Officer

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Biddya Kumari Chaudhary

Assistant Research Officer

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Biddhya Kumari Chaudhary is a dedicated healthcare professional with a background in clinical practice and research. With over 3 years of experience working in both ...

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Surendra Budthapa

Technical Officer

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Surendra Budthapa

Technical Officer

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Mr. Surendra Budthapa is an experienced instructor with over 4 years of experience in the field of teaching. He holds bachelor’s degree in agriculture from ...

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Rabindra Rai

Office Assistant

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Rabindra Rai

Office Assistant

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Mr. Rabindra has been working with HERD as an office ...

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Bikram Thapa

Office Assistant/Driver

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Bikram Thapa

Office Assistant/Driver

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Bikram is an Office Assistant/Driver at HERD ...

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Pralhad Karki

Office Assistant/Driver

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Pralhad Karki

Office Assistant/Driver

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Pralhad is an Office Assistant/Driver at HERD ...

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Laxman Rayamajhi

Consultant- Senior Engineer

Laxman Rayamajhi

Consultant- Senior Engineer

Personal Bio Mr. Laxman Rayamajhi was employed with HERD International as Site Engineer for Bhaktapur Hospital Retrofitting Project and was seconded to the Ministry of ...

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Sudip KC

Consultant - Senior Structural Engineer

Sudip KC

Consultant - Senior Structural Engineer

Er. Sudip KC is currently employed with HERD International as is Structural Engineer(Health Infrastructure) and is seconded to the Ministry of ...

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Uddhab Poudel

Consultant - Senior Engineer/Urban Planner

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Uddhab Poudel

Consultant - Senior Engineer/Urban Planner

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Personal Bio Long-term associated in the development of infrastructure and Building projects in Nepal. More than 20 years of professional experience especially in the ...

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