Manisha Shrestha
cardiff,Cardiff
Summary
Public Health Researcher with a Bachelor of Public Health and over four years’ experience in field-based research, adolescent health promotion, and community engagement. Experienced in literature review, questionnaire development, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and research report writing. Skilled in working with schools, young people, and community partners. Strong understanding of ethical research principles and experience supporting research implementation in both rural and urban settings.
Currently based in the UK and seeking to contribute to the development and piloting of large-scale population health studies such as the Adolescent Health Study.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Data Analyst Post Graduate investigator
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Llandaff, Cardiff
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted secondary data analysis to evaluate CPR education provision across schools in Wales
- Cleaned, managed, and analysed large datasets to identify patterns, coverage gaps, and regional variation
- Synthesised findings to inform public health recommendations and policy discussion
- Contributed to interpretation of results in relation to adolescent health and health inequalities
- Produced structured written reports suitable for academic and stakeholder audiences
- Worked collaboratively with project supervisors and external stakeholders
- Analysed datasets using SPSS/Excel to conduct descriptive and comparative analysis
- Conducted literature review on CPR education policy and adolescent health interventions
- Presented findings in academic setting
Health Promotion Officer
Kids at School in Nepal (KASIN)
Gumdi, Dhading Nepal
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivered health education and promotion activities in schools, enhancing student awareness of health issues
- Worked directly with adolescents, teachers, and community stakeholders
- Assisted in developing educational and health promotion materials to support community health initiatives
- Monitored experimental procedures closely to ensure accurate results.
- Maintained collaborative relationships with schools and local partners to foster community engagement in health promotion
- Prepared comprehensive reports, ensuring clear communication of research outcomes.
- Supported safeguarding and ethical standards when working with young people
- Developed detailed statistical analyses to support research findings.
Principal Investigator
Undergraduate Research Project
Bhaktapur, Nepal
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Designed and developed research proposal and study protocol
- Conducted literature review to identify and address knowledge gaps
- Developed structured questionnaire for data collection
- Managed field data collection and supervised research assistants to ensure data integrity
- Conducted data entry and statistical analysis using SPSS
- Interpreted findings and produced comprehensive research report to communicate results effectively
- Ensured adherence to ethical research standards
Education
Master in Public Health - Public Health
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff 09.2024 - 01.2026
Skills
Research & Technical Skills
Research Skills
- Literature review and evidence synthesis
- Research proposal and protocol writing
- Questionnaire development and adaptation
- Quantitative data collection and basic qualitative engagement
- Data analysis using SPSS
- Report writing and presentation of findings
- Interpretation of research findings for diverse audiences
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- SPSS
- EpiData
- EndNote
- Online research databases
Fieldwork & Coordination
- Community and school engagement
- Stakeholder communication
- Training participation and support
- Ethical research awareness
- Working across rural and urban settings
Timeline
Data Analyst Post Graduate investigator
Cardiff Metropolitan University
04.2025 - 12.2025
Master in Public Health - Public Health
Cardiff Metropolitan University
09.2024 - 01.2026
Health Promotion Officer
Kids at School in Nepal (KASIN)
01.2020 - 01.2023
Principal Investigator
Undergraduate Research Project
04.2019 - 12.2019