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Bijay Kumar
Mahato
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A multidisciplinary public health professional blending data-driven MEAL expertise with creative media communication. Currently serving as Provincial MEAL Officer at Bagmati Welfare Society Nepal under an EU-funded initiative.
01 / About
The Person Behind
the Mission
With a Bachelor in Public Health (BPH) and a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (CMLT), Bijay is a results-oriented professional whose work sits at the intersection of data, design, and development. He has delivered measurable impact across EU, USAID, and OHW-funded projects spanning maternal health, nutrition governance, immunization monitoring, and reproductive health.
Beyond the field, Bijay channels his creativity into graphic design and media communication — leveraging tools like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and InDesign to craft compelling narratives that bring public health data to life for diverse audiences.
Fluent in six languages and driven by a passion for AI and digital innovation, he represents the new wave of public health professionals: analytical, creative, and technology-forward.
🎯 MEAL Expert
🎨 Graphic Design
🤖 AI Enthusiast
📊 Data Analytics
🌐 6 Languages
📣 Media Comm
Location
Bara, Madhesh Province, Nepal
Highest Qualification
MBA + BPH + CMLT
Current Employer
Bagmati Welfare Society Nepal (BWSN)
Current Project
EU-Funded CHANGE Project
Email
bkmahato369@gmail.com
Phone
+977 984 5667827
02 / Media Communication
Media Communication Focal — BWSN
Storytelling That
Drives Impact
As the Media Communication Focal Person at Bagmati Welfare Society Nepal, Bijay bridges the gap between field-level program data and the broader humanitarian communication landscape. He designs communication assets, documents success stories, and ensures the CHANGE Project’s narrative reaches donors, stakeholders, and communities effectively.
Visual Content Creation
Designing infographics, posters, social media creatives, and donor communication materials for EU-funded programs.
Success Story Documentation
Capturing human-interest stories from program beneficiaries and transforming them into impactful narratives.
Data Visualization
Converting complex MEAL data into clear visual reports and dashboards for adaptive management reviews.
Community Advocacy
Producing advocacy communication for community-level health campaigns on nutrition, WASH, and maternal health.
Tools & Platforms
Adobe Photoshop
CorelDRAW
Canva Pro
Adobe InDesign
AI Image Generation
Advanced Excel
Google Analytics
Social Media Mgmt
03 / Skills & Expertise
Creative &
Technical Arsenal
Graphic Designing
Expert
End-to-end visual communication design — from brand identity to print and digital media assets.
Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate — Growing
Exploring AI tools for design, data analysis, content creation, and public health applications.
Adobe Photoshop
Proficient
Photo editing, compositing, and creating visually compelling communications for program materials.
CorelDRAW
Proficient
Vector illustration and layout design for print-quality posters, banners, and IEC materials.
Canva
Expert Level
Expert-level mastery of Canva for rapid design turnaround on social content, reports, and presentations.
Adobe InDesign
Proficient
Publication design for brochures, newsletters, annual reports, and multi-page donor communications.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Expert
MEL system design, data quality assurance, indicator tracking, and adaptive management reporting.
Data Analytics
Proficient
IBM & Google Data Analytics certified. Proficient in Excel, basic statistical analysis, and data storytelling.
Computer Applications
Advanced (DCA – 80%)
Diploma in Computer Applications. Proficient across MS Office suite and digital workflow tools.
04 / Experience
Professional
Journey
Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN)
Capacity Strengthening & Knowledge Management Officer
♿ Disability Inclusion & OPD Strengthening Program
Present
OPD Capacity Building
- Lead training design and delivery, OPD orientations, and M&E framework implementation across the program.
- Support organizational strengthening of local Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), particularly youth-led and grassroots groups, to enhance governance, leadership, and program management.
- Facilitate organizational development (OD), advocacy, leadership, and capacity-building trainings for OPDs and project partners.
- Mentor and guide Inclusion Facilitators and OPD leaders to strengthen documentation, planning, advocacy, and inclusive practices.
- Support under-represented and marginalized OPDs — including those led by women and youth with disabilities — to conduct self-advocacy and rights-awareness trainings.
- Promote cross-learning, peer exchange, and collaboration among OPDs to strengthen the disability movement at local level.
- Engage local governments, civil society, and networks to promote disability inclusion and build advocacy partnerships.
- Coordinate closely with project teams and Inclusion Facilitators to enhance field-level skills and ensure quality implementation.
MEAL & Knowledge Management
- Support implementation of the project’s MEAL framework to track activities, outputs, and outcomes.
- Develop and maintain data collection, documentation, and analysis systems for evidence-based learning.
- Document best practices, lessons learned, case studies, and success stories for knowledge sharing.
- Compile narrative reports, progress updates, and learning products for internal and donor reporting.
- Conduct periodic monitoring visits and coordinate with field teams for quality and effectiveness.
- Maintain and update project databases, monitoring tools, and knowledge management systems.
- Contribute to learning, accountability, and evidence-based advocacy within the project.
Bagmati Welfare Society Nepal
Provincial MEAL Officer
🇪🇺 EU-Funded CHANGE Project
May 2025 – Present
- Plan, implement, and execute MEAL activities for the nutrition and governance program.
- Lead data collection and management using MEL systems at provincial level.
- Orient and train project staff on indicators, data tools, and quality compliance.
- Organize adaptive management reviews and reflection meetings for learning.
- Document success stories, lessons learned, and ensure safeguarding of participants.
- Promote organizational values, gender equity, and social inclusion.
Bagmati Welfare Society Nepal
Monitoring, Evaluation & Documentation Officer
🇺🇸 USAID ARH Project
Nov 2024 – Apr 2025
- Managed MEL systems for adolescent reproductive health program data.
- Ensured data quality through field validation, compliance checks, and analysis.
- Prepared periodic progress reports and supported survey design and implementation.
- Collaborated with district and provincial teams for integrated data management.
JJYC, Bara
Field Officer – Non-Clinical
🏥 OHW-Funded SMNHS Project
Apr 2023 – Nov 2024
- Supported birthing center renovation, equipment delivery, and HFOMC strengthening.
- Managed OHW-supported capacity-building training at district, municipal, and community levels.
- Conducted technical support visits to health workers and FCHVs for quality improvement.
- Monitored maternal and neonatal deaths; verified causes at household level.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual progress and mortality reports.
World Health Organization
Independent Immunization Monitor (IIM)
💉 IPD Immunization Program — Parsa & Bara
Feb 2023 – Jan 2024
- Monitored immunization programs at health posts, outreach sites, and community level.
- Verified immunization coverage data and identified gaps in access and missed children.
- Assessed cold chain maintenance, record-keeping, and protocol adherence.
- Documented and reported adverse events following immunization (AEFI).
Health Office Birgunj, Parsa
Public Health Officer (Internship)
Aug 2022 – Nov 2022
- Assisted in planning and evaluating public health programs across local governments.
- Conducted health education campaigns on COVID-19, family planning, nutrition, and hygiene.
- Mentored health workers and volunteers in delivering quality community health services.
05 / Portfolio & Projects
Featured
Work
🔬
Research Study
Socio-Cultural Factors & Home Delivery in Parsa
Cross-sectional descriptive research conducted as part of BPH curriculum — identifying barriers to institutional delivery among women in Parsa District.
💉
WHO Program
IPD Immunization Monitoring — Parsa & Bara
Independent monitoring of polio immunization coverage, cold chain compliance, and AEFI documentation across two districts for WHO.
🏥
Field Program
Birthing Center Strengthening — SMNHS
OHW-funded program supporting birthing center renovation, HFOMC training, and simulation-based mentorship for improved maternal outcomes in Bara.
🎨
Media & Design
CHANGE Project Communication Materials
Design and production of IEC materials, donor communications, social media creatives, and success story booklets for the EU CHANGE Project.
🧬
USAID Program
Adolescent Reproductive Health MEL System
Built and managed MEL documentation for USAID ARH Project — tracking indicators, data quality, and periodic reporting across Madhesh Province.
🤖
AI & Innovation
AI-Enhanced Data Visualization Dashboards
Exploring AI tools for creating automated visual dashboards and reports that translate field MEAL data into accessible infographic summaries for stakeholders.
06 / Education
Academic
Background
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Academy Europe Open University
⭐ 80%
Bachelor in Public Health (BPH)
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
⭐ 75%
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (CMLT)
CTEVT
⭐ 69%
Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA)
STP Computer Education
⭐ 80%
School Leaving Certificate (SLC)
Nepal Board
⭐ 50%
Languages Spoken
Fluent in 6 Languages
Nepali
English
Hindi
Bhojpuri
Maithili
Babjika
07 / Certifications
Credentials &
Training
Public Health in Humanitarian Crises
Johns Hopkins University
2023
Data & Health Indicators in Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
2023
Project Management Course
Google
2023
Data Analytics Course
IBM & Google
2023
Disaster Crisis & Emergency Preparedness Communication
State University of New York
2023
Advanced Excel
STP Computer Education
2023
UN BSAFE (Multilingual 2022)
World Health Organization
2022
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA)
World Health Organization
2021
Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
Billion Heart Beating & Apollo Foundation
2020
ToT on HFOMC, BPP & SBMP Training
SMNHS / JJYC
2023–24
08 / Contact
Let’s Work
Together
Whether you’re looking for a MEAL expert for your public health program, a creative media professional to strengthen communications, or a collaborative partner for AI-powered health initiatives — let’s connect.
Email Address
bkmahato369@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp
+977 984 5667827
Location
Bara, Madhesh Province, Nepal
