Uttam Acharya
About Uttam Acharya
Uttam Acharya is a Nutrition Officer with over a decade of experience in nutrition and public health. He has held various roles in organizations such as Jhpiego, Helen Keller International, and the World Food Programme, demonstrating strong skills in program planning and project management.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Uttam Acharya serves as a Nutrition Officer at the World Food Programme in Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he focuses on nutrition-related initiatives, contributing to the organization's mission of combating hunger and improving nutrition globally.
Previous Experience in Nutrition and Public Health
Uttam Acharya has extensive experience in the field of nutrition and public health. He worked at Jhpiego as a Health Quality Improvement Officer from 2013 to 2014, and later served as a Technical Coordinator for the Nutrition Technical Committee at Helen Keller International from 2016 to 2017. He also held the position of Nutrition cum Behaviour Change Communication Specialist at FAO from 2020 to 2023.
Academic Background in Public Health
Uttam Acharya holds an International Master of Public Health from Thammasat University, which he completed in 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Public Health from Purbanchal University in 2009. His academic background supports his expertise in nutrition and public health.
Teaching Experience at Tribhuvan University
Uttam Acharya was a Faculty Member at Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus from 2018 to 2022. During this time, he contributed to the education of future public health professionals, sharing his knowledge in nutrition and public health.
Skills and Training Development
Uttam Acharya possesses practical knowledge in public health research, data handling, and analysis. He has developed training packages and facilitated training sessions in public health and nutrition, demonstrating his commitment to capacity building in the field.