Factors Affecting Occupational Competence Among Health Sector Candidates In Addis Ababa
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2014-10
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This research is aimed at finding out factors that affect health sector candidate’s
occupational competency in Addis Ababa. The research design used for this specific
study was descriptive in which both qualitative and quantitative approaches were
used. The sample size was 312 candidates and was collected at three health science
training centers and three health centers. In-depth interview was conducted at the
initial stage with purposive sampling of candidates, trainers and supervisors
whereas quantitative data of self administered questioner used for candidates.
Ethical standards were maintained before participating respondent candidates.
Factors as bottleneck for the competency of health sector candidates were found to
be subjectivity, unfairness, and lack of efficiency of assessors. In addition, gaps were
also observed on capacity of training center and cooperative trainings. Attitude of
candidates has association with candidate’s competency. Recommendations are
forwarded to involve a group of assessors in the assessment process, to engage
candidates more on cooperative training with continuous follow-up and supervision.
It is also recommended to equip training centers with practical materials and limit
the number of candidates at cooperative training so that everyone can be engaged in
all forms of practical instruments. Institutional assessment to be continued as the
best practices at training centers.
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Institutional, Assessment