Healthcare Professionals Perspective on Job Satisfaction Working in Private Hospitals

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the level of job satisfaction among doctors working in private hospitals in Karachi city, Pakistan.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional, survey based study. The modified Likert Scale of agreeability was used to study the data. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data collection with level of significance set at < 0.05. SPSS 21 was used for data analysis.

Results: 550 questionnaires were distributed out of which 519 questionnaires were received. Male respondents were 486 (93.6%) and 268 (51.6%) had MBBS level of education. 446 (86%) were employed in a local hospital.

Conclusion: It is concluded that a number of issues disturb their capability to complete their responsibilities. In summary, doctors were satisfied with their current job status.