ArticleThe Journal of infectious diseases2016
Implementation of a Systematic Accountability Framework in 2014 to Improve the Performance of the Nigerian Polio Program.
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- An epidemiological analysis of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance in Kenya, 2016 to 2018.BMC infectious diseases · 2020Article
- The role of the Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) program in developing countries: the experience of Kenya.BMC public health · 2020Article
- Institutionalizing documentation for WHO Nigeria country office visibility and improved donor relations, 2013-2016.BMC public health · 2018Article
- Routine immunization community surveys as a tool for guiding program implementation in Kaduna state, Nigeria 2015-2016.BMC public health · 2018Article
- Use of Dedicated Mobile Teams and Polio Volunteer Community Mobilizers to Increase Access to Zero-Dose Oral Poliovirus Vaccine and Routine Childhood Immunizations in Settlements at High Risk for Polio Transmission in Northern Nigeria.The Journal of infectious diseases · 2017Article
- Lessons From the Polio Endgame: Overcoming the Failure to Vaccinate and the Role of Subpopulations in Maintaining Transmission.The Journal of infectious diseases · 2017Article
- Introducing an accountability framework for polio eradication in Ethiopia: results from the first year of implementation 2014-2015.The Pan African medical journal · 2017Article
- Understanding mSOS: A qualitative study examining the implementation of a text-messaging outbreak alert system in rural Kenya.PloS one · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundAn accountability framework is a central feature of managing human and financial resources. One of its primary goals is to improve program performance through close monitoring of selected priority activities. The principal objective of this study was to determine the contribution of a systematic accountability framework to improving the performance of the World Health Organization (WHO)-Nigeria polio program staff, as well as the program itself.
methodsThe effect of implementation of the accountability framework was evaluated using data on administrative actions and select process indicators associated with acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance, routine immunization, and polio supplemental immunization activities. Data were collected in 2014 during supportive supervision, using Magpi software (a company that provides service to collect data using mobile phones). A total of 2500 staff were studied.
resultsData on administrative actions and process indicators from quarters 2-4 in 2014 were compared. With respect to administrative actions, 1631 personnel (74%) received positive feedback (written or verbal commendation) in quarter 4 through the accountability framework, compared with 1569 (73%) and 1152 (61%) during quarters 3 and 2, respectively. These findings accorded with data on process indicators associated with AFP surveillance and routine immunization, showing statistically significant improvements in staff performance at the end of quarter 4, compared with other quarters.
conclusionsImprovements in staff performance and process indicators were observed for the WHO-Nigeria polio program after implementation of a systematic accountability framework.
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