Translations:Advanced Field Epi:Manual 1 - Disease Investigation/382/en

  • Specific: meaning they are clear and well-defined. On completion of the investigation, it should be a straightforward process to determine whether or not the objectives have been achieved.
  • Measurable: meaning each objective is associated with an outcome that can be measured to allow you to monitor and quantify progress toward achieving each objective and so you and others can determine when the objective has been achieved.
  • Achievable: meaning that the objectives are practical and feasible and likely to be achieved with the skills and resources defined in the project.
  • Relevant: Each objective should be relevant to the overall project goal or aim. Objectives that are not relevant risk wasting effort on producing a result that is subsequently ignored.
  • Time-bound: meaning that each objective should include a timeline and milestones to be achieved within a given timeframe. Failure to specify a timeframe risks a project being continually delayed while projects that are perceived to be more urgent (those with specific deadlines), are progressed.