Strategic planning process in a general rural hospital: an experience at Dr. Ambrosoli memorial hospital, Uganda

Abstract

Dr. Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital is a general rural hospital located in Kalongo (Northern Uganda). The hospital isfacing new difficulties that call for urgent actions, which imposed a plan for its development. The strategic planning process was guided by engagement of stakeholders through a step-by-step participatory process.

The plan acknowledges four Strategic Goalsthat integrate different dimensions (economic, social and environmental) around the themes of service delivery, infrastructure, partnership and education. The purpose is to communicate the hospital’s strategic vision, creating a framework that enables to prepare work plans and budgets, as well as monitor progresses over time.