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The Contribution of Quality Control in the Management of Clinical Trial Data: A case of Makerere University-Johns Hopkins University Health Care Ltd
(Uganda Management Institute, 2012-02) NAMATA, Judith; Barifaijo, Maria (Supervisor); Mubiru, Michael(Supervisor)
The purpose of this study was to assess the contribution of QC in the management of clinical trial data at Makerere University Johns Hopkins University (MUJHU) Health Care Limited. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: - To examine the effect of compliance with clinical trial requirements on the management of clinical trial data in MUJHU Health Care Limited; To analyze the effect of an operational quality management plan on the management of clinical trial data in MUJHU Health Care Limited; and To establish the effect of quality control measures on the management of clinical trial data in MUJHU Health Care Limited. This study used a cross sectional case study design and employed both qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches to address the different aspects of the research problem. Both purposive and random samplings were used to select the respondents. The study employed both the quantitative (semi-structured questionnaire) and qualitative (key informant interviews) data collection methods. Data were analyzed using statistical methods such as frequencies and percentages including Spearman correlation and coefficient of determination and were presented in tabular form. Findings revealed that compliance with clinical trial requirements had a significant but weak effect on the management of clinical trial data. Operational quality management plan had a significant very strong effect on the management of clinical trial data. Quality control measures had a significant but moderate effect on the management of clinical trial data. It is recommended that compliance with clinical trial requirements, operational quality management plan and quality control measures should be improved for the better management of clinical trial data in MUJHU Health Care Limited.
Factors Affecting the Retention of Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Examiners A case of UNEB Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) Examiners
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) LUNKUSE, Sylivia; Barifaijo, Maria (Supervisor); Najjuma, Susan (Supervisor)
This study assesses the factors affecting the retention of Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) examiners with specific reference to Primary Leaving examinations. Geographically the study was particularly conducted at St.Maria Gorret Katende in Mpigi district, Covering period of five years(2008-2012)this period immediately precedes the start of the research and therefore has the most recent and relevant experiences regarding PLE marking. The research idea is summarised in a conceptual framework that portrays the relationships between the study variables. The study sought to examine the factors affecting retention of PLE examiners by UNEB in which motivational factors formed the independent variable while examiner retention was the dependant variable. Literature was reviewed under themes that reflect specific research objectives and the research variables, this aimed at exploring information gaps. In this study, a cross-sectional research design was used. This was adopted in order to collect data from several sample population frames in more or less the same period of time in the one marking centre selected to represent the other marking centres. The design was based on both quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection and analysis. Particularly, the questionnaire and interview methods were used for data collection and both statistical and interpretive techniques were adopted for presentation and analysis of such data. Accordingly, the study findings reveal that there is a positive effect on the motivational factors as regards the retention of examiners at PLE marking level. In other words, when these examiners are not assured of such benefits like; a pay system which is commensurate with the amount of work that they are doing for the institution, favourable organisational policies and practices and a good working environment at marking centres, they are more likely not to stay on, It was therefore concluded that motivation is the most underlying factor in retaining examiners in the marking of PLE. Considering the research findings and conclusions, the study recommended for a clear reward structure, periodic revision of contracts signing, organisational policies and practices that meet the current trends of the working environment and the working conditions to be assessed periodically for a better retention strategy of examiners.
Public Procurement Management and Effective Service Delivery in Government Agencies in Uganda: A case Study of Kampala Capital City Authority
(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) KASANGAKI, Racheal; Barifaijo, Maria (Supervisor); Kiwanuka, Michael(Supervisor)
This study investigated the relationship between procurement management and service delivery in government agencies in Uganda with particular focus on Kampala Capital city Authority. Specifically the study reviewed how Procurement planning, controls and monitoring are related to service delivery in Kampala City Council Authority. The study adopted a case study research design that adopted both qualitative and quantitative aspects. Empirical data was collected from 91 respondents using questionnaire, interview guide and documentary review checklist. The qualitative data was analyzed using both thematic and content analysis and quantitative data analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The key findings of the study indicated that the two of the procurement management attributes that is; procurement planning and procurement control are significantly related to service delivery in Kampala Capital city Authority, however, the study found no significant relationship between procurement monitoring and service delivery in Kampala City Council Authority. The study recommended that the existing procurement planning processes be revised and strengthened to further improve service delivery in Kampala City Council Authority; the controls be thoroughly reviewed and adherence enforced; while monitoring be carried out regularly and by independent personnel. Further research was recommended to cover other procurement management attributes and a wider population of in Uganda.