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Effects of Brain Drain of Health Professionals on The Provision of Healthcare Services in Public Health Facilities in Kenya: A Case of Selected Health Facilities in Nairobi County
(Daystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences, 2016-05) Taligoola, Lilian
The Government through the Ministry of Health has a mandate to provide quality healthcare services to its citizens. However, this mandate is hindered by shortage of health care providers which is attributed to a number of factors such as dramatic increase in demand for health workers in high-income countries, increasing morbidity, mortality and absenteeism coupled with increasing workloads due to the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. There remains a dearth of evidence to better highlight the effect of health care brain drain in the country. Brain drain of professionals in the public health facilities has been identified as one of issues that affect provision of healthcare to the public. This study analyzed the effects of brain drain of public health professionals on the quality of services offered in public health institutions within Nairobi County. The study used stratified random sampling in three hospitals; Mbagathi County Hospital, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital and Pumwani Maternity Hospital. A total of 206 respondents were targeted. One hundred and sixty- nine of the total respondents completed the questionnaires. In this study, it was found that the brain drain of primary health professionals had the lowest effect on the provision of healthcare services in the public health facilities. The study concluded that brain drain of tertiary healthcare professionals has an effect on the provision of services in the public health facilities. Among the variables tested, cancer management was the most impacted while the management of severe burns was the least impacted by the brain drain. The research recommends that the government and other development partners should invest more on improving tertiary level health services which were found to most affected by brain drain especially cancer management professionals. The government should also make recruitment policies and terms of service favorable so as to discourage health professionals from migrating to other countries on the basis of favorable terms and policies in those countries.
Challenges Women Print Journalists Face in Career Advancement: A Case of Selected Print Media Houses in The Republic of Tanzania
(Daystar University, School of Communication, 2010-06) Abishagi, Bhoke Christopher
The research set out to establish challenges which prevented women print journalists from advancing to higher positions in print media. The study was guided by three objectives which were; to establish cultural related challenges which prevent women from advancing to higher positions in print media organizations in Tanzania, to determine the attitudes women in Tanzania print media have towards themselves and the journalism profession and also to establish how awareness influence career advancement among women print journalists in Tanzania. The descriptive survey method was used to establish the challenges faced by women print journalists in career advancement. In-depth interviews and survey questionnaires were used as tools to gather data for the study. The data from the in-depth interviews was analyzed qualitatively while the data from survey questionnaires was analyzed quantitatively. The study found that despite being bound by social roles, traditional stereotypes and attitudes that hinder career progression in the past, women print journalists are cultivating a new perspective in regard to their potential and capabilities to work in print journalism field. Therefore, they are gradually advancing in their careers breaking into the senior positions where they get a chance to participate in decision making levels. Based on the findings, the researcher recommends that women print journalists should not accept the status quo but embrace the social changes and use those changes as opportunities to showcase their capabilities and abilities to impact the print journalism profession.
The Effects of Financial Inclusion Strategy on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case of Selected SMEs in Dar Es Salam Tanzania
(Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, 2016-06) Mdasha, Zawadi
Financial inclusion has enabled many organizations to deliver affordable costs to sections of disadvantaged and low-income sectors of the society. This has facilitated the operations of the business activities especially in Small and Medium Enterprises. The main purpose of this study was to establish the effects of financial inclusion strategies on performance of small and medium enterprises in Tanzania. The objectives were to establish the financial inclusion strategies adopted by SMEs, to establish the effect of financial inclusion strategies on the performance of SMEs, to establish the challenges faced by the SMEs in employing the financial inclusion strategies. The study was conducted on selected SMEs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The target population consisted of 93,430 in three districts of Dar es Salaam (Kinondoni, Ilala and Temeke), where a sample of 240 respondents was selected by use of purposive non-probability sampling. Questionnaires were administered and the data collected analysed by use of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). From the key findings it emerged that the respondents agreed that financial access point were made closer to where people live, access and use of financial services increased competition due to adopting new skills and technology, access and use of financial services increased profitability and growth of business and some of the challenges faced by SMEs in employing financial inclusion strategies were unforeseen market changes, not being involved in making strategies. The study recommended the sensitization of the financial inclusion strategies to the beneficiaries and cooperation between financial institutions and SMEs in formulation of realistic strategies.
Effects of Route To Market Strategies on Product Delivery in The Soft Drink Industry: A Case of Nairobi Bottlers Ltd
(Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, 2018-05) Makali, Valentine
This study sought to investigate the effects of the existing route to market strategies in Nairobi Bottlers on product delivery at retail markets. A Population of 71,700, with a target population of 32,700 retail customers of Nairobi Bottlers Ltd territory were involved. The sample size was 140 customers which comprises of 56 customers with coolers and 84 customers without coolers was selected using stratified random sampling. Questionnaires were used to collect field data from Nairobi Bottlers retailers across the Nairobi region. The data was then analysed using descriptive analysis. The study found that Nairobi Bottlers Limited delivered the ordered products to their business premises and those not located near a distributor. Additionally, the study revealed that the company had enough and experienced employees who ensured effective product delivery to the market thus satisfying the market demand. The company also had a clear differentiation from the other competitors’ products in terms of packaging, design and uniqueness which increases competitiveness and sales The study concluded that despite the vast market, the company strived to ensure that there was reduction in delays of delivery of its products to their retailers although there existed some inconveniences that needed to be solved through some marketing strategies and the company had differentiated its products from other competitors’ products in terms of packaging, design and uniqueness which increased competitiveness and sales. The study recommends that sufficient and experienced workers are required in the product delivery process to reduce the time taken to deliver goods to the market. Also, there should be application of price compliance initiatives ensure that retailers and point of sale prices are standardized thus increasing the volume of products delivered to the market.
The Influence of Caregivers on Academic Performance of Deaf Children: A Case Study of Aga Khan Primary School, Deaf Unit, Nairobi, Kenya
(Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, 2016-05) Moraa, Osoro Stellah
Deafness in children is a serious concern because it interferes with the development of language which sets humans apart from other living things. It is important to understand how the deaf child interacts with their caregiver and the wider community, and how, if need be, this interaction can be enhanced to ensure appropriate social development. The purpose of this study was therefore to determine the influence of caregivers on academic performance of deaf children. The study adopted a case study design and was conducted at Aga Khan Primary School Deaf Unit in Westlands Sub County in Nairobi County, Kenya. Permission from the head of the school was granted to carry out the research. The researcher assured the respondents of confidentiality. A total sample of 24 respondents participated and questionnaires were used to collect data. Data processing and analysis was done using Statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results were presented in pie charts and tables. The study, among other findings revealed that caregivers influenced respondents in doing their homework and having extra time for interaction. Findings also showed that caregiver influence in the academic performance of deaf children was faced by challenges such as financial constraints, the use of Kenya Sign Language (KSL) to communicate and stigmatization. Study recommendations include that the government establishes more schools for persons with hearing impairments and that more KSL courses be offered frequently and decentralized within regular schools. There is also need for the current curriculum to be reviewed in order to accommodate views of persons with hearing disabilities. Caregivers also need to be trained in assessment, observation and reflective skills in order to start early learning provisions for the child with hearing impairments before they join school.