kate's scope board presentation
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Fellowship Goal and Objectives
GOAL:
Evaluate SCOPE’s organizational plan and recommend strategies to improve and scale-up programs in Gondar, Ethiopia.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Improve goal alignment
2. Improve communication
3. Explore partnership opportunities for SCOPE
4. Make recommendations for SCOPE personnel and office needs.
5. Explore non-monetary strategies for incentivizing partners
Improve goal alignment: Interviews
11 interviews with key informants from the North Gondar Diocese and University of Gondar
Goals What does success look like for
SCOPE’s partners? Who are/should be the
beneficiaries of SCOPE? What motivates our partners to
participate?
Interview Themes
1. SCOPE’s partners desire a clearly articulated mission, vision, and strategy
2. Interviewees wanted to see SCOPE do more in the community
3. Priest trainings were highly valued by EOC and UoG staff
“In the future I hope SCOPE has strong partnership in every aspect so that it can be well known throughout Gondar by the people. Currently, it is not well-recognized.”- Kefyalew
Adis, SCOPE Fellow
“SCOPE should plan ahead of time and let us know what they will do in the coming year. I want to know specific activities they will do, who will be coming, and what the
fellow projects will be. “ – Dr. Getahun Asres, Program Manager
Interview Themes Continued
4. Partners are incentivized by altruism, SCOPE’s unique approach, and professional prestige
5. Key informants see beneficiaries of SCOPE broadly, and have special interest in serving vulnerable populations in rural areas
6. Partners are open to expanding SCOPE’s model to other faith communities in Gondar
“It would be good to give different trainings so priests can help the children and the elderly, as they are the most vulnerable groups in our community.”— Leke Halafat Kelemework, Diocese
Manager
Incorporating Feedback
Take time to communicate vision and strategy SCOPE in a sound bite Clear goals and objectives
Sustain a continuous presence in Gondar Fellows, Staff
Encourage participation and involvement of local partners Sustainability Decision-making authority
Meet SCOPE’s Steering Committee
People and Purpose
Dr. Sisay Soloman Wubet Kelemework Dr. Abebaw
Kesis Dawit Dr. Shitaye KefyalewDr. Getahun Worku
SCOPE Steering Committee Meetings
Topic 1: Identity/Role “Experts on the ground” Formal recommendations
Topic 2: Governance Bylaws Selecting a Chair Voting and Quorum Communication
Topic 3: Selecting Fellows Criteria Selection Process
Challenges to Sustainability
Communication
Incorporating Steering Committee/Board communication and follow-up into meeting agendas.
Consistency Clear task assignments
Engagement
Make SCOPE a priority Demonstrate value
Incorporate University/Church resources Research Schools
Engage volunteers in community events
Partnership: Stewarding Current Relationships
1. Ethiopian Orthodox Church
2. University of Gondar
3. Federal Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureau, Zonal Health Office
Recommendation 1: Reinvigorate Partnership with the Orthodox Church
Pursue events/programs that are meaningful to the Orthodox Church Trainings Testing Campaigns Diocese HIV/AIDS Clinic
Identify and utilize a strong liaison Culture, tradition, respect
Use the Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s hierarchical structure to empower SCOPE
Recommendation 2: Utilize University Resources
Seize opportunities through the School of Public Health Community-based fieldwork requirement
HIV/AIDS counseling and testing center
University Publications
Midwifery, Nursing, and Infectious Disease Programs
Recommendation 3: Collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Health
Communicate at the Federal, regional, and local branches of the Ministry of Health
Stay abreast of annual goals for maternal-child health and HIV/AIDS programs
Share information and resources
Partnership: New Opportunities
What’s already being done in Gondar? Save the Children Voluntary Testing and Counseling Center CDC HIV/AIDS Resource Center Yenege Tesfa
Partnership with Food for the Hungry Food and nutrition support Care groups for pregnant and lactating mothers Sharing resources Pursuing joint funding opportunities
Written Report: What to expect
Summary of themes from key informant interviews and recommendations for incorporating them into SCOPE’s strategy.
Steering committee documents and recommendations for communication and sustainability of the Steering Committee.
Recommendations opportunities for program expansion and collaboration including an environmental scan of health NGOs in Gondar.
Personnel and office expansion strategy accompanied by sample job descriptions.