Fellowship Presentation By: Kate Pfizenmaier

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 Kefyalew Dr. 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

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?

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