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A Comparison of Job Satisfaction Levels Among South African Public Healthcare Professionals

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  • Hlayiseka M. Mathevula
  • Shepherd Dhliwayo

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The purpose of this study was to determine levels of job satisfaction among healthcare professionals in South Africa. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed through email, and by hand, to a sample of pharmacists, nurses, and doctors across the country. The study found that the majority of the doctors, nurses and pharmacists were not satisfied with their jobs. There was also a significant difference between nurses and pharmacists regarding overall job satisfaction but not between doctors and pharmacists / nurses. It is recommended that working conditions of healthcare professionals in South Africa be improved.

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  • Hlayiseka M. Mathevula & Shepherd Dhliwayo, 2022. "A Comparison of Job Satisfaction Levels Among South African Public Healthcare Professionals," Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Richtmann Publishing Ltd, vol. 11, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjz:ajisjr:2204
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2022-0043
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