The Role of Monitoring and Evaluation Practices on Performance of Health Commodities Supply Chain System in Tanzania: A Case Study of Public Health Facilities in Dodoma Region.

Emmanuel, Winifrida Edwin (2023) The Role of Monitoring and Evaluation Practices on Performance of Health Commodities Supply Chain System in Tanzania: A Case Study of Public Health Facilities in Dodoma Region. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study examined Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Practices on the Performance of the Health Commodities Supply Chain System in Tanzania: A Case Study of Public Health Facilities in the Dodoma Region. Specifically, the study sought to assess the current existing M&E practices implemented within the health commodities supply chain system. Identify the key challenges and barriers in implementing M&E practices within the health commodities supply chain system.examine the impact of inadequate M&E practices on the performance of the supply chain system. Identify recommendations and strategies to strengthen M&E practices within the health commodities supply chain system in Dodoma City Council. The study was guided by two theories which include; program theory and general system theory. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design and mixed-methodresearch approach. A structured questionnaire and interview were used to collect qualitative and quantitative data from 79 respondents. A sample of respondents wasselected based on their involvement in the health commodities supply chain from public health facilities in Dodoma City Council. Data analysis for quantitative was done using MS Excel (Pivot Table) and SPSS version 20 whereby qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. Data was presented using descriptive statistics and qualitative statements from the respondents. The findings of this study showed that public primary health facilities do not practice M&E due to a lack of knowledge and skills, a shortage of professional human resources, and the allocation of funds for M&E activities. The findings of this study are expected to advance knowledge and form a base for further studies on Health commodities supply chain systems and monitoring and evaluation. The study recommends more knowledge on M&E should be provided to public healthcare workers. Keywords: Performance of health commodities supply chain system, Monitoring and Evaluation practices.

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