Factors Influencing Implementation Of HIV/AIDS Projects Managed By NGO In Kenya; A Case Of Doctors Without Borders In Embu County

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing implementation of HIV/AIDS projects in Embu County. The following objectives provide general guidance to the study: To assess how funding for HIV/AIDS projects influence implementation of HIV/AIDS projects management by NGOs in the health sector; To establish how stakeholder involvement in HIV/AIDS projects influence implementation of HIV/AIDS projects management by NGOs in the health sector and To determine how planning in HIV/AIDS projects influence implementation of HIV/AIDS projects management by NGOs in the health sector. The study targeted 48 members of staff working with Doctors without Borders based in Embu. Since the target population was small the researcher employed census which involved capturing the entire population as a sample size which had 48 respondents. In census, data is collected on the entire population hence the sample size is equal to the population size. This study used questionnaires for data collection. The researcher edited the data collected through questionnaires, for the purpose of checking on completeness, clarity and consistency in answering research questions. The data was then being coded, tabulated and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) based on study objectives. Descriptive statistics was computed, and study findings were presented using tables and percentages and interpretations made. The researcher sought permission from Embu County government, Doctors without Borders Kenya – Embu Branch and sought consent from research respondents. Confidentiality was assured, and data collection instruments shall not bear their names of the respondents. Those not willing to participate in the study were not being forced to do so. The study found out that; lack of adequate funding had a negative influence on the performance of health projects in HIV/AIDS projects. Where HIV/AIDS related projects run out of resources before completion, there is a negative impact on the achievement of intended objectives hence the desired outcomes and impact may not be achieved. The study concludes that stakeholder involvement to a significant extent impacts on the implementation of HIV /AIDs projects by NGOs in the health sector. Good and clear stakeholder’s involvement in implementation of HIV/AIDs projects is of great importance in ensuring smooth implementation of HIV/AIDS projects. Planning promoted the performance of health projects working in HIV/AIDS. The study made the following recommendations: Fund-raising leaders and resource mobilization teams should consider the financial resources needed to finish the project and match this with the project design and work plans.