Program Management Guide
About this Guide
Based on PIH’s experiences, this guide offers an approach to starting, revamping, or expanding a program in the field. Its aim is to help program managers solve challenges commonly faced in resource-poor settings.
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- Sharing Lessons Learned
- 1 Learning about the Local Context
- 2 Understanding Legal Matters
- 3 Building Site Infrastructure
- 4 Managing a Procurement System
- 5 Strengthening Human Resources
- 6 Improving Programs through Training
- 7 Improving Outcomes with Community Health Workers
- 8 Establishing a Financial System
- 9 Creating a Development Strategy
- 10 Working with Partners
- 11 Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
- 12 Using Monitoring and Evaluation for Action
- 13 Conducting Research
- 14 Maximizing Impact through Advocacy
Unit 8: Establishing a Financial System
The unit focuses on the critical role sound management of your organization’s finances plays in program planning and implementation. It helps you avoid costly missteps and yields efficiencies that will allow you to extend your reach and serve more people. Representing your activities accurately in financial terms will also help to ensure accountability for the funds you receive. It can widen your circle of supporters, who will be more confident in supporting your mission when they see that you are able to handle donations with diligence and care.
Introduction
- Role of financial controls and the finance team
- Banking
- Understanding different categories of funds
- Budgeting
- Purchasing
- Accounting and control
- Accounting policies
- Coordinating with other departments
Conclusion
Resources
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