Abstract:
The aim of the research was to evaluate staff‘s perception on monitoring and evaluation at the NPHIL with regard to its effectiveness and efficiency in the execution of public health programs. A successful and sound monitoring together with an evaluation arrangement would assist the NPHIL in making good decisions in the prevention and control of diseases. The research method employed in the administration of the survey was the descriptive design method. The research population was 100 employees and sample size was 50 of the research showed that out of the total of 50 respondents covered by the respondents (staff of NPHIL) non-probability sampling technique. The results study. About 46% of the respondents strongly agreed with the statement that Liberia‘s National Public Health Institute has M & E mechanisms put in place. The findings also discovered that 40% agreed that the Liberia‘s National Public Health Institute possesses an M & E framework that could be aptly described as efficient. Additionally, the research showed that about 38% strongly agreed with the statement of the capacity of the NPHIL to thwart, detect then respond to health threats with the potential to affect the public in general in less than 24 hours. To conclude, the researcher found out that the Liberia‘s National Public Health Institute has M & E mechanisms put in place that is effective and efficient, but with challenges and constrains. The researcher is pleased to recommend: That the Liberian Government increases the fiscal allotment due the state‘s Institute of Public Health for resilience Public health division.
