How to organize a MCH/FP/RH program HU XIAOYU ,
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How to organize a MCH/FP/RH program HU XIAOYU ,
How to organize a MCH/FP/RH program HU XIAOYU humolly@yahoo.com, mollyxyhu@yahoo.com.cn China Center for Reproductive Health Technical Instruction and Training International Peace Maternity & Child Health Hospital, China Welfare Institute Why need a program / project? • Facing one or more problems • Want to make change Program Present 2007-6-6 Future MCH program pln & mgmt 2 What is program / project? • Complexes of - goals, policies, procedures, rules, task assignment, steps to be taken, resources to be employed, and other elements necessary to carry out a given course of action, - ordinarily supported by budgets. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 3 Analysis of the present status (needs assessment, SWOT analysis) • What we did well? • What are the problems? • Which one is the most important or critical problem? • Any solution? • What have we done to the problem? • What we could improve? • What are barriers to the solutions / improvement? 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 4 SWOT analysis • a powerful technique for understanding your Strengths and Weaknesses, and for looking at the Opportunities and Threats you face • Strengths and weaknesses are often internal to your organization. Opportunities and threats often relate to external factors. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 5 Strengths • What advantages does your country or organization have? • What do you do better than anyone else? • What unique or lowest-cost resources do you have access to? • What do people in your market see as your strengths? 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 6 Weaknesses • What could you improve? • What should you avoid? • What are people in your market likely to see as weaknesses? 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 7 Opportunities • Where are the good opportunities facing you? • What are the interesting trends you are aware of? 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 8 Useful opportunities can come from: • Changes in technology and markets on both a broad and narrow scale • Changes in government policy related to your field • Changes in social patterns, population profiles, lifestyle changes, etc. • Local Events A useful approach to looking at opportunities is to look at your strengths and ask yourself whether these open up any opportunities. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 9 Threats • What obstacles do you face? • What is your competition doing? • Are the required specifications for your job, products or services changing? • Is changing technology threatening your position? • Do you have financial problems? • Could any of your weaknesses seriously threaten your business? 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 10 How to identify the main problem • Nature of the problem • Indication of the extent of the problem - quantification of its magnitude (incidence, prevalence, etc.) • Significance of the problem - How severe it is - The effects in terms of health, costs, and needs for service - links with other problems • Relevant to the focus of the gov’t or partner organizations 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 11 Analysis of the affecting factors of the problem • Use diagram - Tree diagram - Oval diagram 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 12 A ‘Problem Tree’ Manifestation Cause 1 Cause A Cause X 2007-6-6 Cause 2 Cause B Cause C Cause Y MCH program pln & mgmt Cause D Cause Z 13 Ex: Adolescent pregnancy • Use • Use • Use 2007-6-6 as variable as exogenous variable as direction of causality MCH program pln & mgmt 14 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 15 Causal Relationship • Core problem • Direct (immediate) cause • Indirect (underlying) cause • Root cause 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 16 Causal analysis: “why?” Outcomes/Problems Immediate causes “Status” Underlying causes “Services, Access, Practices” Basic /structural causes “Society, Policies, Resources” 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 17 From immediate cause to root cause 1 One problem could have one or more manifestation of immediate causes. 1 Each cause maybe has other underlying causes. 1 Different causes could be correlated. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 18 What need if implementing a program? • • • • Personnel – Manpower Funding – Money Equipment / facility- Material Supports from GOs or NGOs • All could be obtained through grants 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 19 Funding agencies • WHO • USAID • … • Different funding agencies have different interests with different grant requirements 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 20 Request For Proposal (RFP) • Announcement • Indicate the interests of the funding agency • Deadline of the proposal submission • Proposal formats (specific forms) 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 21 The Letter of Intent to submit a proposal • Brief, often limited to one page, or longer, depending on the purpose • Indicate: - Who you are - What you are going to do - If you have the space - How and why you plan to do it 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 22 1. PLANNING 4. EVALUATION Project / Program Mgmt Cycle 2. PROJECT / PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION 3. ADMINISTRATION OR OPERATION 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 23 PLANNING • Review possibilities and identify resources • Set measurable objectives and targets • Develop budget • Develop a work plan and administrative chart • Design an evaluation plan • Secure approval and funding 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 24 PROJECT / PROGRAM IMPLEMENTAION • Basically consisting of initiating action with the framework of the plan • Organizing • Staffing 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 25 ADMINISTRATION OR OPERATION • The routine phase • “Doing the job” planned • Continuously or periodic monitoring 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 26 EVALUATION • Measure quantitatively and qualitatively progress towards attaining the objectives and targets set in Step 1. It answers the questions: “how well have we done, how can we improve?” • Could be needs assessment for plan improvement 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 27 Steps in the planning process (1) 1. Ascertain the organizations’ definition of planning and expectations for the plan 2. Assess the social, economical and political environment of the organization and of the external environment with regard to planning 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 28 Steps in the planning process (2) 3. Obtain planning mandate in writing 4. Obtain latest copies of organization statement of mission, goals, objectives, most recent activities report and evaluation reports and review with pertinent staff 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 29 Steps in the planning process (3) 5. Identify resources available to help with the planning process 6. Plan the planning 7. Review and clarify the problem which is the subject of the planning exercise, identify and prioritize needs, and estimate potential demand for services 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 30 Steps in the planning process (4) 8. Identify resources potentially available for proposed new activity 9. Identify program constraints 10. Develop priorities and tentative objectives 11.Develop and carefully review with decision makers alternative potential courses of action including estimates of outcomes and costs for each 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 31 Steps in the planning process (5) 12. Formulate working objectives and targets, obtain approval by decision makers and select consumers as necessary and modify as may be indicated, summarize anticipated outcomes 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 32 Steps in the planning process (6) 13. Develop operational plan including time table, key milestones, job descriptions, space, equipment and supply needs. Specify performance standards. Obtain letters of support 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 33 Steps in the planning process (7) 14. Develop a budget and budget justification 15. Plan the evaluation of the new program and information feedback 16. Plan the implementation 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 34 Steps in the planning process (8) 17. Prepare an executive summary of not more than three pages, including: problem statement, objectives, salient features of work plan, summary of anticipated accomplishments and summary budget. Finalize the proposal submitting for review 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 35 Steps in the planning process (9) 18. Obtain formal approval of the plan 19. Obtain formal allocation of needed resources and formal order to implement, then initiate the implementation plan forthwith 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 36 WHO grants • • • • HRP Safe motherhood Adolescent health Etc. • More interests in researches (clinical, epidemiological, or basic medicine) 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 37 Development of Research Proposal ---- An example from WHO guideline START of a research project - Reading, observation, personal communication • Idea • Hypothesis • Proposal Purpose of writing a proposal • Funding • Planning 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 40 General guideline -- Contents and order 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Particulars of the project and investigator(s) (Form 1) Project summary (Form 2) Description of the project (Form 3) Ethical considerations (Form 4) Budget (Form 5) Other support for the proposed research (Form 6) Other research activities of the principal investigator(s) and co-investigator(s) (Form 7) Curricula vitae of the PI(s) and co-investigator(s) (Form 8) Requisitions through WHO (Form 2) -- Check list 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 41 Form 1. Particulars of the project and investigator(s) • Attachment of ethical approval • Attachment of consent form (English version) • PI not sign as administrative authority 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 42 Form 2. Project summary • • • • • 2007-6-6 Justification for the project Proposed research New features Techniques and skills Problems anticipated MCH program pln & mgmt 43 Form 3. Description of the project • Rationale and objectives of the study • Previous similar studies • Design and methodology • Project management • Links with other projects • Main problems anticipated • Expected outcomes of the study • Reference 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 44 Rationale • Context of present knowledge • The activities & objectives of HRP • Demographic, social, or reproductive health impact • Policy, service, or program relevance -- An hypothesis 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 45 Objectives • Main objectives • Specific aims 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 46 Previous similar studies • The most relevant ones • Published • To show what are the new features of your study 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 47 Design and methodology • • • • • • 2007-6-6 RCT Quasi-RCT Case-control study Prospective cohort study Cross-section survey Ect. MCH program pln & mgmt 48 General outline • Nature of the study • No. & main characteristics of subjects • No. & frequency of follow-ups • Investigation 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 49 Criteria for the selection of subjects • • • • • Study population Justify the selection Where and how to recruit Inclusion criteria Exclusion criteria - sampling, randomizing, matching, etc - Permission (for special populations) 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 50 Subject allocation • If applicable • Comparison groups • method of allocation randomization • When 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 51 Description of the drugs and devices studied • • • • • If applicable Name Chemical composition Manufacturers Amount and dosage • For new drugs, pre-clinical investigation 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 52 Admission procedure • • • • 2007-6-6 Timing of allocation Allocation to study groups Data to be collected Ideally, attachment of the admission form MCH program pln & mgmt 53 Follow-up procedure • • • • • Timing Frequency Investigations Data to be collected Procedure of tracing the subjects • Ideally, attachment of the form to be used 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 54 Criteria for discontinuation • The conditions that would lead to a subject being discontinued from the study or to the termination of the study 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 55 Laboratory and other investigations • Methods not previously published: described in detail • Otherwise: reference to appropriate published work 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 56 Data management • • • • • 2007-6-6 Data coding Monitoring Verification Computer procedure Staff training MCH program pln & mgmt 57 Data analysis • Measures of outcome (endpoint) • Comparison between groups • Statistical methods and models • Subgroup analysis • Missing data • If complex, dummy table 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 58 Sample size and statistical power • For each group • Assumption underlying the estimate – The difference expected to detect – Significant level – Power required to demonstrate such diff. • Basic information from pilot study • Method of computation • Adequate allowance for drop-out 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 59 Duration of project • Pretest or pilot study • Questionnaire development • Staff training • Recruiting • Collecting samples • Follow-up • Lab work • Data management • Data analysis • Report writing • …… - A time table is recommended 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 60 Project management For collaborative study • Overall responsibility for the project • Involved and respective responsibilities • Coordinated and monitored 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 61 Links with other projects Other projects: • In progress • the relevant HRP components • Other HRP components • Non-HRP or non-WHO 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 62 Main problems anticipated • Main obstacles and difficulties • Discussing the potential solutions 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 63 Expected outcomes • Contribution to advancement of knowledge • Utilization of the results • Dissemination of the results • Impact on health care policies and practices 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 64 References 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 65 Form 4. Ethical considerations • Informed consent and confidentiality • Risk-benefit assessment • Additional ethical concerns 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 66 USAID proposal format I. (1) Executive summary (<3 pp.) A. Problem B. Goal(s) and objectives C. Plan of Action summary D. Anticipated outcome with few lines relevant experience of organization and/or key personnel E. Summary budget 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 67 USAID proposal format (2) II. Statement of problem in detail III. Background A. Social, cultural, economic and political B. Community health diagnosis C. Existing health services D. Other resources E. Constraints 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 68 USAID proposal format (3) IV. Detailed needs assessment and estimated demand for services V. Priorities and alternatives VI. Goal(s), Objectives and targets 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 69 USAID proposal format (4) VII. Project plan / strategy A. Phases B. Timetable – GANT chart, PERT chart C. Personnel needs and duties D. Space and equipment needs E. Supplies needed F. Project/program organization chart G. Quality of care standards 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 70 BAR CHART 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 71 USAID proposal format (5) VIII. Budget and justification A. Complete budget B. Justification C. Management of budget, control procedures, banking and audit IX. Information systems 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 72 USAID proposal format (6) X. Evaluation A. Internal – including routine supervision (monitoring) B. External XI. Information dissemination measures XII. Implementation plan and replication XIII. Institutionalization / sustainability 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 73 USAID proposal format (7) XIV. Appendix A. Letter of support B. Job description C. CVs of proposed staff D. Outline of training program E. Legal factors F. Maps and charts 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 74 Result - based Management and Logical Framework Matrix Result-Based Management Monitoring & Evaluation Expected results Implementation Actual results Feedback & adjustment 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 76 LogFrame Matrix: used in program planning, assessment, monitoring and evaluation LEVEL OF RESULTS Objective Verifiable Indicator Means Of Verification Risks and assumptions Goal Objective Output Activity 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt V.D.1 77 How to assess risks and assumptions Planning downwards Goal Assumptions Objectives Assumptions Outputs Assumptions Activities Preconditions Thinking upwards Inputs 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt V.D.26 78 Vertical Logic Goal Objectives Outputs Activities 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt V.D.2 79 Horizonal Logic Identified goal, objectives, outputs and activities 2007-6-6 Are Determined By OVIs MCH program pln & mgmt Measured MOVs thru V.D.3 80 Chain of Results or aims • Goal- Greater Why Rationale and higher results of program implementation • Objective –Why Expected results through program implementation.– Actual outcomes of the program, also the impacts of program (social, economic, ets.) • Output –What Specific results of the program – important indicators of program implementation, which serve for higher level • Activity – How All activities conducted during program implementation, including all resources inputs (eg. Personnel, material, money) leading to the outputs. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 81 Goal • Ultimate results. In terms of a country program, it is the program contribution, and realized through efforts of all participants and partners. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 82 Objectives (Outcomes) • Expected and reasonable results, which indicate change within short time • Including changes in different aspects: group behavior (condom use), attitude (male involvement), commitment (matching funds from local gov’t), social / cultural values, legislation, rules and habits, social norms, etc. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 83 Outputs • Changes which are timebounded, measurable and descriptive, are the responsibilities of program implementing agencies • Specific results serving for objectives 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 84 SMART criteria for objectives & targets • • • • • 2007-6-6 Specific Measurable Attainable, achievable Realistic, relevant Time-bounded MCH program pln & mgmt 85 Objective Verifiable Indicators (OVIs) • Used to measure the change happened in the program using quantitative and qualitative measurement. • Describe the extent of the program achievement in different levels, but refer to the baseline data and objectives of the program. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 86 Elements of OVIs: QQTP (combining quantity & quality) 1. Indicator: % of delivery 2. Add QUANTITY: from 60% to 90% Feasibility practicablity % of delivery increased 3. Add QUALITY: % of delivery increased from 60% to 90% by professional medical workers 4. Add TIME: % of delivery increased from 60% to 90% by professional medical workers by 2000 5. Add PLACE: In X county, % of delivery increased from 60% to 90% by professional medical workers by 2000 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 87 OVIs should be: • Directive: close and direct relationship with the results to be measure. • Objective: with clear definition and explanation of how to collect relative data • Practical: in money, frequency and time • Adequate: Not too complicated, but adequate to ensure the program achieve the expected results. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 88 Means of Verification (MOV) • Used to measure the states of different OVIs 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 89 How to obtain related information / how to measure the states of the indicators • • • • • • • 2007-6-6 Whether the specific information is obtainable? Able to get the information from existing data? Need to collect specific data? Necessary? How much data collected is appropriate? Who pay the expense for data collection? Who collect data? MCH program pln & mgmt 90 LogFrame Matrix: used in program planning, assessment, monitoring and evaluation LEVEL OF RESULTS Objective Verifiable Indicator Means Of Verification Risks and assumptions Goal Objective Output Activity 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt V.D.1 91 CP5-GOAL • To assist the Government of China in implementing the ICPD Programme of Action in the areas of reproductive health, gender equality and ageing. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 92 the Outcomes of the Programme To have contributed to: • increased utilization of quality, integrated, client-centered reproductive health/family planning services by women, men and adolescents in accordance with the principles of the ICPD; • promotion of gender equality in access to resources (information, education and social support) and reproductive health/family planning services; and • increased political support at national and local levels for policies and programmes dealing with population ageing. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 93 Among the six Outputs, Output 1 is: • Increased availability to women, men and adolescents of quality, integrated, and client-centred reproductive health/family planning information and services 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 94 • Activity 1: Conduct advocacy to sensitize central and local level authorities on reproductive health • Activity 2: Define services to be provided at different types of service delivery points • Activity 3: Moving from CP4 to CP5 • Activity 4: Conduct Baseline and End-of-programme Survey and Situation Analysis • … (Total 15 activities) 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 95 CP6-UNFPA/CHINA • Under the UNDAF outcome “Social and economic policies are developed and improved to be more scientifically-based, equitable, human-centered and sustainable” • UNFPA Outcome 1: Increased utilization of high-quality, clientcentered, gender-sensitive reproductive health and family planning services in line with the ICPD and the CEDAW. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 96 CP6-Outcome indicators • Contraception prevalence rate for modern methods sustained about 85% • The rate of antenatal care for 5 times increased by 50% • Percentage of youth who need contraceptive would receive related services from 10% to 40% • National and sub-national laws and policies in place to ensure clientcentred reproductive health services 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 97 CP6-UNFPA Output 1 • Increased availability of highquality, integrated, clientcentered, gender-sensitive reproductive health and family planning information and services, including those focusing on HIV/AIDS and client rights, for women, men, young people and migrants in project areas. 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 98 CP6- Output indicators • More than 80% of service delivery points offering target groups integrated reproductive health and family planning services by 2010 • 90% of clients aware of reproductive rights prescribed by law by 2010 • Systemic maternal health care management rates increased to 85% by 2010 • Quality-of-care monitoring and evaluation system in place by 2010 • 80% of project counties’ policy taking into consideration recommendations by youth group by 2010. • At least 80% of services delivery points using Standard Service Delivery Protocols by 2010. • Gender guidelines for service providers developed and used by 80% of SDPs 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 99 QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS? 2007-6-6 MCH program pln & mgmt 100