Samjhana Shrestha

Evaluation of After-hours GP Services in Gippsland Region

• Analyzed 26 months of service utilization data (February 2023-March 2025)
• Conducted geospatial analysis using GIS to map service utilization patterns across socioeconomic disadvantage deciles
• Quantified trends in service use and prepared comprehensive evaluation reports with evidence-based recommendations for service planning
  

The role of ethnicity in defining obesity: A methodological review

• Developed search strategies for electronic databases and conducted systematic literature review
• Developed search strategies for electronic databases and conducted systematic literature review
• Prepared poster presentations for conference dissemination

Research, Evidence and Development Initiative (READ-It) project in partnership with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK

• Synthesized research evidence and assessed applicability to Nepali public health context
• Designed research methodologies and protocols for systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
• Conducted comprehensive systematic reviews of published and grey literature, extracting data using standardized methodologies.
• Performed meta-analysis using statistical software and compiled statistical summaries
  and reports.
• Developed policy briefs and research outputs translating complex findings for government stakeholders and development partners
• Facilitated sharing of research findings and ensured proper documentation of program papers

Research project: Spatial access to sports facilities and physical activity study

• Created study variables from RECORD Cohort Study database (Residential Environment and
  Coronary Heart Disease)
• Conducted spatial analysis in GIS deriving spatial distance variables
• Performed advanced statistical analyses using SAS, ArcGIS, and WinBUGS
• Published findings in peer-reviewed journal (Social Science & Medicine)

SUAAHARA - Integrated Nutrition Project

• Managed end-to-end data systems for integrated nutrition program across project districts
• Developed and implemented district implementation plans, conducting supervision and monitoring of project activities
• Ensured timely data collection, verification, and entry into Online Program Management Information System
• Generated reports and statistical summaries for USAID and government stakeholders
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports synthesizing program performance data
• Provided support for baseline, midterm, and final surveys

• Analyzed Health Management Information System data and prepared statistical summaries and progress reports
• Provided timely support and feedback to peripheral health facilities based on data analysis
• Prepared detailed monthly work plans and ad hoc reports as Health Intelligence officer