Job satisfaction among nurses working in public health facilities at Kisarawe district

Abstract

Job satisfaction is an important part of nurse’s lives, inducing patient safety, productivity, performance, quality of care, retention, turnover, commitment to the organization and the profession. Little is known about factors of job satisfaction and their relationship with overall job satisfaction among nurses working in Public health sectors. Satisfaction with one’s job can affect not only motivation at work but also career decisions, relationship with others and personal health. Job satisfaction is also an essential part of ensuring high quality care. Dissatisfied nurse give poor quality, less efficient care. Interventions need to be implemented in order to improve the level of job satisfaction among nurses working in public health facilities at Kisarawe district.

Objectives The aim of the study was to explore factors affecting job satisfaction among nurses working in public health facilities in Kisarawe district.

Methodology The study was conducted at Kisarawe district. This was a qualitative study using convenient sampling technique whereby interview guide was used for In-depth interviews and focus group discussion to gather the information from the respondents. A total of 30 respondents were recruited for participating in the study. Twenty four (24) registered nurse were recruited in Focus group discussion which comprises 6-10 nurses in the group and six (6) nurse supervisors were recruited for in- depth interview in data collection. Analysis using Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA) was applied to examine job satisfaction among nurses and understand the factors affecting their work environment.

Results Public-sector nurses were most dissatisfied with their pay, the workload and working condition and resources available to them. However participants explained that they will be satisfied if working conditions (i.e. hours of work, rest periods and work schedule being given and well-thought-out for nurses) staff remuneration in terms of salaries and other benefits being given accommodation at the nearby hospital and better relationship with their supervisors.

Conclusion: The study has shown that nurses working in public health sector they were not satisfied with their job. Intervention to address factors affecting job satisfaction in public sectors is needed therefore criteria for nurses who are supposed to be promoted in their career should be given the opportunities, the factors of incentives in monetary recognition supervision, value and working condition are the important elements for nurses be satisfied with their job and improve quality of service provided.