Evaluation of job satisfaction among pharmacists working in public health facilities
Abdullahi A.K. Mosanya A.U. Bello N. Musa M.K.
December 2023Elsevier Inc.
Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy
2023#12
Background: The decline in healthcare workforce is a global trend that is alarming in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) in LMIC and many countries worldwide, pharmacists plays critical role in healthcare, many of which are not limited to patient care, research and development, health promotion. However, growing dissatisfaction among pharmacists working in public health facilities has become increasingly common and can have severe public health consequence. Job dissatisfaction ranks among the most significant factors influencing healthcare employees to seek career changes, reduce productivity, and possibly migrate to more promising opportunities, thereby posing a public health threat in the region. Furthermore, healthcare professionals are crucial to the functionality of a healthcare system, with human resources standing as a critical element ensuring organizational success vis-a-vis other dependent factors to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Objectives: To examine the job satisfaction of pharmacists working in public health facilities in Nigeria. Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional study on pharmacists job satisfaction was carried out between march and July 2023, to determine the job satisfaction of pharmacists working in primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities in Nigeria. Data were gathered using an anonymous online validated questionnaire adapted from the Minnesota questionnaire short form and the Job Description Index (JDI) (Measuring Job Satisfaction - Tools, Scales, and Methods). Results: The study identified an overall low job satisfaction level of 65%. Major influencers included facility conditions, co-worker relations, and remuneration. The demographic data revealed a dominance of female pharmacists in general hospital settings, with a significant proportion aged between 23 and 36 years. Remuneration emerged as a universal concern across different age groups, reflecting Nigerias prevailing economic challenges. Interestingly, satisfaction with the working facility decreased with age, suggesting that enthusiasm and optimism wane over time. Relationship dynamics with co-workers showed positive progression with age, whereas satisfaction with pay remained universally low. Conclusion: The study underscores the need for a comprehensive strategic review in the health sector, focusing on remuneration, working conditions, and inter-personal relationships to boost job satisfaction and retention. Further research might delve deeper into specific allowances and the impact of home ownership on satisfaction.
Intention to quit , Job satisfaction , Nigeria , Pharmacists , Public health facilities
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Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana, Kazakhstan
Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Department of Biomedical Sciences
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