Table 2 Mean satisfaction with 17 items of work environment
| Â | Providers who strongly agree, % (nÎľ) | Providers who agree, % (nÎľ) |
|---|---|---|
In general, I am satisfied with this job* | 73.9 (51) | 21.7 (15) |
Freedom to make important patient care and work decisions | 73.9 (51) | 24.6 (17) |
Adequate pre-service education for my current position | 70.6 (48) | 26.5 (18) |
I find that my opinions are respected at work | 67.6 (46) | 26.5 (18) |
Clinical officers, nurses and other health workers have good working relationships | 66.7 (46) | 29.0 (20) |
Adequate in-service (continuing) education to improve my skills | 66.7 (46) | 26.1 (18) |
Adequate access to referral to a higher-level facility for sick patients | 59.4 (41) | 29.0 (20) |
I am satisfied with the recognition I get for the work that I do | 55.9 (38) | 38.2 (26) |
District health managers support and value health workers | 48.6 (34) | 44.3 (31) |
Adequate clinical supervision in this position | 44.3 (31) | 47.1 (33) |
Adequate mentoring and support to assist me in this position | 30.4 (21) | 49.3 (34) |
I feel that my workload is manageable (not too heavy) | 27.5 (19) | 44.9 (31) |
Enough time and opportunity to discuss patient care problems with other staff | 21.7 (15) | 55.1 (38) |
Enough staff to provide quality patient care | 15.9 (11) | 44.9 (31) |
I am satisfied with my pay compared to similar jobs in other organizations | 11.6 (8) | 42.0 (29) |
Consistent availability of supplies and medications to perform my duties | 10.0 (7) | 58.6 (41) |
Enough staff to get the work done | 7.1 (5) | 50.0 (35) |
Functioning equipment and infrastructure to perform my duties | 2.9 (2) | 62.9 (44) |