The Effect of Project Management Practices on Project Success in the HealthCare Sector of the Bamenda Municipalities

Authors

  • Fonkam Mongwa Nkam The University of Bamenda, Cameroon
  • Ngomeseng Blessed The University of Bamenda, Cameroon
  • Njekang Dieudonne Nkwati The University of Bamenda, Cameroon
  • Njimanted Godfrey Forgha The University of Bamenda, Cameroon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47941/jepm.3171

Keywords:

Healthcare Sector, Project Coordination, Project Management Practices, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the effect of project management practices, specifically; stakeholder engagement, project coordination and risk management on the success of healthcare projects in the Bamenda Municipalities. The aim is to identify key factors affecting project outcomes and inform strategies for enhancing healthcare delivery.

Methodology: Employing a cross-sectional design, primary data was collected from 100 healthcare stakeholders involved in 100 projects through structured questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to assess the effect of project management practices on project success, controlling for demographic variables such as gender, age and organization type.

Findings: The findings reveal that stakeholder engagement and gender positively affec project success, while project coordination, risk management, age and organization type show negative effcet. Stakeholder engagement significantly enhances project outcomes, whereas deficiencies in coordination and risk mitigation may hinder success.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study integrates stakeholder, systems, and agency theories to improve healthcare project success in Bamenda. It highlights the importance of authentic stakeholder engagement, coordinated project components and effective oversight to align interests and optimize resources. The findings offer policymakers practical strategies for sustainable health development and guide practitioners in adopting best practices. It also informs development partners and communities on fostering inclusive, accountable, and efficient health projects.

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Author Biographies

Fonkam Mongwa Nkam, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon

PhD Senior Lecturer and Head of Department in the Department of Money and Banking, Higher Institute of Commerce and Management

Ngomeseng Blessed, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon

MBA holder, Department of Orgainsational Sciences, Higher Institute of Commerce and Management

Njekang Dieudonne Nkwati, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon

PhD Researcher and Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences

Njimanted Godfrey Forgha, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon

Professor of Economics and Director of the Higher Institute of Commerce and Management (HICM)

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Published

2025-09-15

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Nkam, F. M., Blessed, N., Nkwati, N. D., & Forgha, N. G. (2025). The Effect of Project Management Practices on Project Success in the HealthCare Sector of the Bamenda Municipalities. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Project Management, 10(3), 17–35. https://doi.org/10.47941/jepm.3171

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Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025)

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