MONITORING AND EVALUATION TOOLS AND PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH IN KENYA

Victor Ochieng’ Olima, Dr. Anne-Marie Wairimu Mungai

Abstract


The general objective of the study was to establish the influence of monitoring and evaluation tools on project performance in the ministry of health in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence of M&E partnership on project performance in the ministry of health in Kenya, to establish the influence of M&E plans on project performance in the ministry of health in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive research design. This study was conducted at the ministry of health. According to MOH(2023) report, ministry of health has a total of 630 employees comprising of 105 top managers, 210 middle level managers and 315 lower level managers. Management employees were targeted since they are in the best position to provide information on monitoring and evaluation tools. The study’s sample size was reached at using Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination formula. The 239 respondents were chosen with the help of stratified random sampling technique. This study relied on both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected through use of semi structured questionnaires. The study also conducted pilot test to test the validity and the reliability of the data collection instrument. The data collection instrument generated both qualitative and quantitative data. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentages were used in this study. In relation to inferential statistics, the study used correlation analysis. This was used to establish the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. Data was then presented in a tables, bar charts and pie charts. The study concludes that M&E partnership has a positive and significant influence on project performance in the ministry of health in Kenya. In addition, the study concludes that M&E plans have a positive and significant influence on project performance in the ministry of health in Kenya. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the management of the ministry of health in Kenya should foster collaborative platforms that bring together government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and local communities. By establishing these multi-stakeholder forums, stakeholders can share insights, resources, and best practices, which will strengthen data collection and analysis processes.

Key Words: Monitoring and Evaluation Tools, Project Performance, Ministry of Health, M&E Partnership, M&E Plans 


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