FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS’ JOB SATISFACTION: THE CASE OF RAS DESTA DAMTEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ADDIS ABABA

Abstract

The purpose of this study attempted to address main factors that affecting job satisfaction of health professionals in Ras Desta Damtew memorial Hospital. Explanatory research design and quantitative study approach is used to conduct the study. Proportional stratified sampling technique and sample size determination formula delivered by Yamane (1967:886) (cited by Israel 2013)is used. The sample of the study consisted of206 employees ,from five selected departments. From the literature, six factors are identified and Each factor is measured using 5- point Likert-scale. A closed-ended adopted questionnaire is designed to collect primary data and Secondary data is collected from previous research, unpublished materials, books, journals, company manuals and company magazines. For data analysis purpose the statistical software version20andexcelspread sheet is used. The findings of this study indicates training, Leadership, and (reward, benefit, and salary)were found that significant predictor of job satisfaction. However organizational structure, working environment and organizational culture had no significant effect on job satisfaction. Furthermore, this study also manages to present demographic variables effects toward Job Satisfaction of the employees in the hospital. accordingly Age, educational qualification and Profession was not a significant factor for Job satisfaction of Employees in the Hospital. Accordingly leaders at different level in the organization in collaboration with human resource should improve the (reward, salary and benefit),training and leadership system of Ras Desta Damtew memorial hospital.