Fellowship Presentation By: Kate Pfizenmaier

the next step

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

Summing it Up

Strategy

Communication

Partnership

What did she say?

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.

QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU