Neftaly: Strengthening Ministry of Health (MOH) Monitoring & Evaluation for Evidence-Based Decision-Making and Sector Performance
Robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems are essential for effective health sector governance, accountability, and continuous improvement. At Neftaly (South African Youth Project), we work in close partnership with Ministries of Health to enhance national M&E systems, enabling them to generate quality data, drive sector learning, and guide strategic, evidence-based decision-making.
Program Goal
To strengthen the Ministry of Health’s M&E systems and institutional capacity to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable data that supports evidence-based planning, policy formulation, sector learning, and performance improvement.
Strategic Objectives
- Enhance MOH capacity for data collection, analysis, reporting, and utilization.
- Institutionalize systems and processes that support real-time monitoring, transparency, and accountability.
- Promote evidence-informed decision-making across national and subnational health systems.
- Foster a culture of learning and adaptive management within the health sector.
Key Focus Areas
1. Strengthening M&E Systems and Frameworks
- Support the development and refinement of national M&E frameworks, indicators, and performance monitoring plans aligned with national health strategies.
- Integrate M&E systems with digital health information platforms (e.g., DHIS2, eHealth, EMRs).
- Develop standardized reporting tools, SOPs, and data quality protocols for national and subnational use.
2. Capacity Building and Institutional Development
- Conduct training and mentorship for MOH staff at all levels in M&E principles, data use, and performance monitoring.
- Establish and strengthen dedicated M&E units or focal points within key departments.
- Promote cross-departmental collaboration to enhance shared learning and integrated analysis.
3. Data Quality and Use for Decision-Making
- Conduct regular Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and build data verification mechanisms.
- Support evidence review forums, program dashboards, and health sector performance reviews.
- Facilitate timely and data-driven decision-making to improve program planning, resource allocation, and service delivery.
4. Sector Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Establish platforms for health sector learning, including annual reviews, peer exchanges, and knowledge-sharing workshops.
- Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned across programs and partners.
- Promote the use of data for policy advocacy and health system strengthening.
Expected Results
- Improved data quality, timeliness, and accessibility across MOH programs and departments.
- Strengthened national capacity for strategic planning, reporting, and performance tracking.
- A responsive, evidence-based health sector that learns from experience and adapts for better results.
- Greater transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in health policy and programming.
Why This Matters
Evidence-based decision-making is key to building a responsive and equitable health system. By investing in the Ministry of Health’s M&E capacity, Neftaly helps ensure that decisions are informed by reliable data, leading to better health outcomes, smarter investments, and stronger public trust.
Partner With Neftaly
We welcome collaboration with government stakeholders, donors, and technical partners to support sustainable M&E systems that drive real impact in public health.