Monitoring and Evaluation Practices in Health Facility Construction Projects; the Case Of Jimma Zone Health Office

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess the monitoring and evaluation practices of Jimma zone health facility constructions. This study was adopted descriptive research study. The sampling technique applied was, Stratified random sampling.. The data collection tools were self - administered questioner, both close and open ended. Interview was another alternative for gathering data to organize the responses of project committee. The data obtained through questionnaires were presented in tabular form, and interpreted quantitatively. The analysis methods used descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean, average and standard deviation by the Software Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. The internal consistency of the instrument was measured using Cranach’s alpha which was resulted 0.85. The Major findings of the research indicate that, there is positive relationship between independent variables and project M&E performance. The current challenges of M&E practices were identified. Their planning process was not participative for the stake holders. Absence of separate budgeting system for specific project in the organization was another problem. It was also found that inadequate participation of different stakeholders at different levels of the organization. The data presentation, analysis and reporting format by the monitoring groups was not properly utilized. There was also absence of training program and experience sharing stage among monitoring team. The study concluded that, the issues of the plan of M&E activities, the budgeting system of the organization, stakeholders’ participation, management commitment, project team coordination and monitoring experts’ qualifications have strong relationship with project M&E performance. The recommendations part state;- the organization should improve the planning process, stakeholders’ participation & budgeting system, They also should facilitate training programs and effectively use the guiding manual from BOFED as a rule