CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTHCARE PROJECTS BY GARISSA COUNTY, KENYA
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This study sought to investigate the influence of critical success factors on implementation of healthcare projects By Garissa County, Kenya. The study specifically sought to examine the influence of communication, stakeholder involvement, project planning and project leadership on implementation of healthcare projects By Garissa County, Kenya. Theories guiding the study included resource based view theory, stakeholder theory and dynamic capability theory. A descriptive research design was used in the study. The unit of analysis were the projects under the Ministry of Health in Garissa County, Kenya. The unit of observation were the employees who were directly involved in the implementation of projects undertaken by the Ministry. Therefore, the targeted respondents were 70 comprising of 10 project managers and 60 project team members. A structured questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. Questionnaire was piloted to 8 respondents. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation. The correlation analysis revealed positive relationships between communication, stakeholder involvement, project planning, project leadership, and project implementation. The regression analysis further supported these relationships, with communication, stakeholder involvement, and project leadership significantly influencing project implementation. However, project planning did not show a significant effect in this context. The study's findings suggest that effective communication, stakeholder involvement, and strong project leadership positively influence the implementation of healthcare projects. While project planning was not found to be a significant predictor, it remains a crucial aspect of project management. Organizations should focus on developing and implementing robust communication plans to ensure effective messaging and information dissemination throughout healthcare projects. Emphasize the importance of involving stakeholders in decision-making processes, fostering trust, transparency, and alignment with real needs and priorities. Organizations should invest in leadership development programs to enhance project managers' skills, fostering strong teamwork and timely project completion. While project planning was not a significant predictor in this study, organizations should continuously reassess and improve their planning practices to align with project goals and objectives.
Key Words: Communication, Stakeholder Involvement, Project Planning, Project Leadership
CITATION: Hassan, A. A., & Mutuku, M. (2024). Critical success factors and implementation of healthcare projects by Garissa County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 11 (4), 197 – 213. http://dx.doi.Org/10.61426/Sjbcm.v11i4.3073
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