PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH-BASED NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION PROJECTS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY KENYA

John Erick Munyiri Mugo, Dr. Yusuf Muchelule

Abstract


Purpose: Public health is key to a nation's well-being; the national government only contributes about 30% while donor funding contributes to about 17% of the total share of public health financing. The recognition and significance of NGOs have increased as they are viewed by many official agencies and members of the public as more efficient and cost-effective service providers than governments, giving better value for money, especially in reaching poor people. The study sought to examine how project management competencies influence the implementation of health Non-Governmental Organization projects in Nairobi City County Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to examine the influence of Project Leadership Competence and also examine the influence of Project Team Management on the implementation of Non-Governmental Organization Projects Health in Nairobi City County Kenya.

Methodology This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study's target population included 133 NGOs health projects in Nairobi City County. A census was used to collect data from the 133 respondents involved in health-based NGOs projects.  

Findings: The study found that Project leadership competence had a strong significant correlation with project implementation of health-based NGOs projects in Nairobi City County while Project team management competence had a weak correlation with project implementation of health-based NGOs projects in Nairobi City County. The study also found project leadership competence and Project team management competence had positive significant relationships with implementation of Non-Governmental Organization Projects Health in Nairobi City County Kenya.

Recommendations: The study recommends projects to ensure the project leadership has the needed competencies for successful project implementation. The project leadership should also possess good communication skills to ensure the project teams clearly understand the objectives, mission, and vision of the projects.

Keywords: project team management competence, project leadership competence, project management competencies, project implementation, Health NGOs, Nairobi County.


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