Assessment of the effectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation in managing the improved Community Health Fund in Songea Municipal Council

Mgina, Anthony (2023) Assessment of the effectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation in managing the improved Community Health Fund in Songea Municipal Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study is set out to assess the effectiveness of Monitoring and Evaluation in managing the Improved Community health Fund (iCHF) in Songea Municipal Council. The study was guided by theory of change and the theory of demand for health insurance. Descriptive research design and qualitative methods were used in data collection and analysis. The target population was 70 employees from Songea municipal council and RAS office where 55 respondents were randomly and purposively sampled. Data was collected using structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews and documentaries review . The findings from the study revealed that the M&E for managing the iCHF in Songea Municipal was ineffectively implemented;there was poor adherence to the M&E guidelines set by the Government. The study concluded that the poor performance of the iCHF is attributed to poor M&E in the management of the iCHF. It is therefore recommended that the authority should put more efforts and resources in the design and implementation of M&E as tool to manage the iCHF. Keywords: Monitoring and Evaluation System, Monitoring, Evaluation, Community Health Fund.

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