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Dr. Adhir Sharma is a Lecturer at the School of Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New England (UNE), Australia. He earned his PhD from UNE, focusing on the health of left-behind wives within the context of regulated labor migration from Nepal, using a social determinants of health framework. His academic work spans public health, migration, community health services, and social care.
His research is deeply interdisciplinary, combining insights from public health, development economics, and social policy. He has contributed to health program development, particularly in designing Master's and Diploma programs in Health Insurance for Saudi Arabia and the Middle East during his tenure as Assistant Professor at Qassim University. His expertise bridges academic research and practical development work, with a strong emphasis on equity, gender, and resilience in health systems.
Dr. Sharma is actively involved in international development and policy. Since 2021, he serves as Advisor and Board Member for the UK-funded Gender, Resilience and Intersectionality Project in South Asia. He is a member of several professional associations including the Australian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM), Saudi Quality Health Association, Nepal Health Professionals Association, and serves on the scientific advisory boards of the International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health and the Gomal University Journal of Research.
Education:
- PhD in Public Health / Social Determinants of Health – University of New England, Australia
- Training in Economics – Nepal, England, Netherlands
His professional journey includes over 26 years as a development practice manager, consultant, Senior Economist, and researcher with national and international organizations. He advised the National Planning Commission of Nepal on a World Bank–funded monitoring and evaluation system. He has published research including a book chapter on socio-economic and health issues. While no specific list of advisees is provided, his academic roles involve teaching and coordinating health management units at UNE since 2012.
