Factors Influencing Sustainability Of Donor Funded Health Projects In Kenya: A Case Of Tuberculosis Accelerated Response And Care Project In Meru County, Kenya

Abstract

Study sought to establish influence of stakeholder involvement, resource mobilization, monitoring evaluation and staff capacity on donor funded health projects. This study assumed descriptive survey design and targeted 8 health facilities which have a total of 168 county health workers. The target population of this study was the 168 health workers grouped into heads of departments, project coordinators and project steering committee members. Yamane method adopted sample of 62 participants. Primary data obtained established questionnaire and analyzed the use of descriptive and inferential information. The findings obtained through tables and charts and discussions deduced from the finding hinged to determining factors affecting sustainability of donor funded health tasks Meru County. Findings indicated that resource mobilization, monitoring, evaluation and reporting and staff capacity have a significant influence. There is need to strengthen the stakeholder involvement plan in the Tuberculosis Accelerated Response and Care Project to enhance its sustainability. There is also a need to have effective resource mobilization mechanisms in order to enhance the sustainability of the Tuberculosis Accelerated Response and Care Project. This can be done through timely disbursement, effective funds raising programmes and proper funds management policies to enhance sustainability. The study also recommends the NGOs involved in the Tuberculosis Accelerated Response and Care Project to enhance their monitoring, evaluation and reporting practices to enhance sustainability of TB projects. This can be done through having comprehensive feedback sessions, project performance appraisal frameworks as well as working performance reporting mechanisms. The study lastly recommends that the NGOs need to have a recruitment structure that focuses more on employees with the required project management skills, level of education, project management experience and knowledge about TB so as to enhance the sustainability of the projects.