The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) partnered with the Mulago-Mbarara Teaching Hospitals’ Joint AIDS Programme (MJAP) to build the capacity of Kampala City Council (KCC) clinics to deliver HIV&AIDS care, including ART, since 8th September 2006. The aim of all activities was to strengthen the KCC clinics in order to support the development of sustainable and comprehensive HIV&AIDS programs (including ART) that could serve increasing numbers of HIV positive people and their families.
PROJECT TITLE
End of Project Evaluation of The IDI-MJAP/KCC Capacity Building Project Sept’ 2006 – Sept’ 2010
To assess the process of implementation of the IDI-MJAP/KCC project in order to reveal the quality of project design/appropriateness of project design, the level of effectiveness, relevancy, efficiency and sustainability of the project for future planning as well document project achievements, the challenges, lessons learned, best practices and gaps in implementation
1. Establish the extent to which the IDI-MJAP/KCC project achieved its objectives, intended outcomes and the challenges encountered
2. Assess the factors accounting for the successes/challenges of the project
3. Document the strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learnt in the implementation of the project
4. Assess the relevance/appropriateness of the Project design to the capacity building needs of KCC clinics
5. Assess the effectiveness of the project in achieving the set project objectives as well as response to emerging issues and opportunities
6. Analyze the extent of project contribution to the capacity building of KCC clinic staff during implementation
7. Identify existing gaps/capacity-building needs for HIV&AIDS care service delivery in KCC clinics
8. Make recommendations that will benefit planning and implementation of the new grant
This End of Project Process Evaluation employed qualitative methodologies using highly participatory techniques to answer the key questions/issues. In-depth interviews with key informants and focused discussions (FGDs) with staff of the IDI-MJAP/KCC project and KCC clinics (both technical and management), clients in the KCC clinics and other stakeholders, were conducted. These data collection techniques were used to assess implementation of planned activities, the challenges and lessons learned, the appropriateness of program design, level of efficiency and effectiveness in implementation, document the contribution made towards building capacity, and identify existing structures and systems that are important for the success, continuity and sustainability of the IDI-MJAP/KCC project. Review of key program documents was also undertaken to complement the other data collection techniques i.e. in-depth interviews and FGDs.
