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Understanding job satisfaction amongst mid-level cadres in Malawi

The Contribution of Organisational Justice

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ID3972962
AutoresEilish Mcauliffe (0000-0002-9714-5040, Trinity College Dublin), Ogenna Manafa (Trinity College Dublin), Fresier Maseko (University of Malawi), Cameron Bowie (0000-0002-6956-3691, University of Malawi), Emma White (0000-0002-6766-2995, Trinity College Dublin)
Ano2009
Volume17
Fascículo33
Páginas80-90
Data de publicação2009-01-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoReproductive Health Matters (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0968-8080 • E-ISSN: 1460-9576
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1016/s0968-8080(09)33443-6
PMID19523585
OpenAlexW2000283085
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas9
Referências citadas22

The migration of doctors and nurses from low- to high-income countries has left many countries relying on mid-level cadres as the mainstay of their health delivery system, Malawi being an example. Although an extremely important resource, little attention has been paid to the management and further development of these cadres. In this paper we use the concept of organisational justice – fairness of treatment, procedures and communication on the part of managers – to explore through a questionnaire how mid-level cadres in jobs traditionally done by higher-level cadres self-assessed their level of job satisfaction. All mid-level health workers present on the day of data collection in 34 health facilities in three health districts of Malawi, one district each from the three geographical regions, were invited to participate; 126 agreed. Perceptions of justice correlated strongly with level of job satisfaction, and in particular perceptions of how well they were treated by their managers and the extent to which they were informed about decisions and changes. Pay was not the only important element in job satisfaction; promotion opportunities and satisfaction with current work assignments were also significant. These findings highlight the important role that managers can play in the motivation, career development and performance of mid-level health workers.RésuméLa migration de médecins et d'infirmières de pays pauvres vers des pays à revenu élevé oblige beaucoup de pays, dont le Malawi, à s'appuyer sur des cadres moyens comme pivot de leur système de santé. Bien qu'il s'agisse d'une ressource extrêmement importante, la gestion et le développement ultérieur de ces cadres n'ont guère reçu d'attention. Dans cet article, nous utilisons le concept de justice organisationnelle – traitement, procédures et communications équitables de la part des superviseurs – pour étudier au moyen d'un questionnaire comment les cadres moyens occupant des emplois traditionnellement dévolus aux cadres supérieurs évaluent leur satisfaction professionnelle. Tous les soignants de niveau intermédiaire présents le jour du recueil des données dans 34 établissements de santé du Malawi, sélectionnés dans un district pour chacune des trois régions géographiques, ont été invités à participer; 126 ont accepté. La manière de concevoir la justice était fortement corrélée avec le niveau de satisfaction professionnelle, en particulier dans quelle mesure les cadres moyens estimaient être bien traités par leur superviseur et être informés des décisions et des changements. Le salaire n'était pas le seul élément déterminant: les possibilités d'avancement et la satisfaction quant aux tâches professionnelles actuelles avaient aussi une influence. Ces conclusions soulignent le rôle important que les superviseurs peuvent jouer dans la motivation, les perspectives de carrière et les performances des soignants de niveau intermédiaire.ResumenDebido a la emigración de médicos y enfermeras de países de bajos ingresos a países de altos ingresos, muchos países, como Malaui, tienen que depender de los prestadores de servicios de nivel intermedio como el pilar del sistema de salud. Aunque son un recurso sumamente importante, no se ha prestado mucha atención al manejo y desarrollo de este grupo de profesionales. En este artículo se utiliza el concepto de justicia organizacional – en el trato, los procedimientos y la comunicación por parte de los administradores – para explorar mediante un cuestionario cómo los profesionales de nivel intermedio en trabajos realizados tradicionalmente por profesionales de nivel superior autoevaluaron su nivel de satisfacción laboral. Se invitó a participar a todos los trabajadores de salud de nivel intermedio presentes el día de la recolección de datos en 34 establecimientos de salud, en tres distritos de salud de Malaui, uno de cada región geográfica; 126 accedieron. Las percepciones de justicia estaban muy correlacionadas con el nivel de satisfacción laboral, en particular las percepciones de cuán bien eran tratados por sus supervisores y hasta qué grado se les informaba sobre las decisiones y los cambios. La paga no era el único elemento importante en la satisfacción laboral; las oportunidades de ascenso y la satisfacción con las asignaciones laborales también eran significativas. Estos hallazgos resaltan el importante papel que pueden desempeñar los administradores en la motivación, el desarrollo profesional y el desempeño de los trabajadores de salud de nivel intermedio

Business · Economic growth · Economic Justice · Economics · Health care · Health human resources · Job satisfaction · Political science · Public relations · Global Health Workforce Issues · Global Maternal and Child Health · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology

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