The Role of Health Unit Management Committees on Health Service Delivery in Health Centre IIIS; A Case of Sheema Municipality, Uganda

Wycliffe Bwebare; Johnson Atwiine; Joshua Musinguzi

doi:10.37284/eajhs.8.2.3745

Wycliffe Bwebare Bishop Stuart University
Johnson Atwiine Bishop Stuart University
Joshua Musinguzi Bishop Stuart University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.8.2.3745

Keywords: Health Unit Management, Health Service Delivery, Planning and Budgeting, Quality Health Services

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Abstract

Countries across the World are working hard to improve health service delivery within communities. Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being of all at all ages is the major focus of Sustainable Development Goal 3, and target 3.8 was set to achieve this goal by 2030. This study focused on examining the role of Health Unit Management Committees in Health Service delivery. Specifically, to establish the effect of health unit management committees’ planning and budgeting on accessibility of quality health services; to determine the influence of health unit management committees’ motivation and incentives on health service delivery; to establish the effect of health unit management committees’ supervision and feedback on health service delivery in Sheema municipality, Uganda. A cross-sectional survey research design was employed, using a qualitative approach. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 131 respondents. Data collection methods included a questionnaire survey and an interview method. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression with SPSS v.29. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis supported by NVIVO software. The study found and concluded that Health Unit Management Committees’ planning significantly improves health service delivery (r = 0.536, β = 0.451, p < 0.05). The study also concluded that Health Unit Management Committees’ motivation and incentives significantly enhance health service delivery (r = 0.645, β = 0.327, p < 0.05). The study further concluded that Health Unit Management Committees’ supervision and feedback significantly improve health service delivery (r = .702, β = 0.544, p < 0.05). The study recommended that local governments, the Ministry of Health, and development partners should implement structured incentive schemes for HUMC members, including financial allowances, recognition, certificates, and capacity-building opportunities, to boost morale and commitment. Additionally, continuous supervision and feedback mechanisms should be institutionalised through regular visits, reporting frameworks, and timely feedback, while encouraging HUMCs to document and share their findings to improve health service delivery. Targeted training on supervision, leadership, and community engagement should further empower HUMCs to provide effective oversight and integrate their feedback into health planning, ultimately enhancing service delivery in Sheema District.

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