EFFECTS OF PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT ON HEALTH PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF ROCK OF AGES EMPOWERMENT NGO, KAMPALA-UGANDA. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Abstract

Background

The study aims to assess the Effects of Project Stakeholders’ Engagement on Health Project Management in the context of the Rock of Ages empowerment NGO, Kampala-Uganda.

Methodology

A descriptive cross-sectional case study using both primary and secondary sources of data. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected.

Results

Some responses provided by the respondents include. “It serves as a platform for monitoring and evaluation of your project to determine what to do next”. “it equally serves as a check on the project team and as such makes them time conscious”. “Ensures/enhances project success in the form of project effectiveness and sustainability, in other words, it guarantees effective realization of project result Brings out a clearer and better understanding of roles and expectations”. “It works to bring the numbers which are very critical for successful advocacy work mainly because there is strength in numbers”. “It brings to fore understanding by all parties regarding the roles each has to play in achieving project objectives”. “Ensures success through influence and participation of all stakeholders by how they are oriented”. “It provides the organization with valuable information as well as serving as a platform for continued sharing of best practices with key stakeholders”.

Conclusion

Stakeholder involvement in budgeting for the project, identifying roles and responsibilities of personnel, availing of resources, and intervening in securing donor funding influence Health Project Management to a very great extent. The respondents indicated that involvement in of control project planning in delivery method, identification of automobile control projects, and instituting work plans largely influence Health Project Management.

Recommendations

There should be Participatory planning with full commitment from all key actors especially from public authorities and donors, effective management of stakeholder expectations, and formalization of expectations and other terms are necessary.