Factors Affecting the Performance of Health Workers in Nsiika Health Center IV, Buhweju District

Abstract

Health systems can only function with health workers improving health service coverage and realizing that the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is dependent on their availability, accessibility, acceptability, and quality. This study assessed the factors affecting the performance of health workers in Nsiika Health Center IV in Buhweju district. A descriptive cross-sectional study employing the quantitative method of data collection was employed with a sample size of 36 health workers working at different departments of Niika Health Center IV. They were chosen by a convenient sampling technique. Collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Service Solutions (SPSS) version 22.0. Data were analyzed and presented as frequency and percentage in the form of tables, figures, and charts. Out of 36 participants, 18 (50.0%) were within the age bracket of 29-34 years, 22 (61.1%) were females, and 16 (44.5 %) of the participants reported good skills in assessing patients. 22 (61.1%) indicated that they are motivated working as a team, 17 (47.2%) of the participants said their workload is high, 19 (52.8%) of the participants said they have a moderate relationship with their fellow workers, 27 (75.0 %) said equipment can sometimes be missing. In conclusion, health workers’ performance was greatly affected by both individual-related factors, health facility-related factors, and environmental factors which include; inadequate allowances, poor salary increments, and poor staff development programs, crushing workload as well as receiving inadequate feedback from supervisors. Keywords: Performance, Health Workers, Buhweju District, Health Centre