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Table 5 Factors influencing motivation and job satisfaction among supervisors

From: Factors influencing motivation and job satisfaction among supervisors of community health workers in marginalized communities in South Africa

Levels of influence

Motivating factors

Hygiene factors

Motivators/satisfiers

Demotivators

Non-dissatisfiers (factors preventing dissatisfaction)

Dissatisfiers (factors promoting dissatisfaction)

Community level

• Nature of community work

• Making a difference and community appreciation

• Non-adherence to health advice among community members

 

• Working in crime-prevalent communities

Organizational/programme level

• Promotion to supervisory position

• Acquisition of management skills and experience

• Participation in capacity building

• And the development of programmes

• Educational advancement opportunities

Alienation from decision-making

Salaries (supervisory position), retirement benefits, salary advances, financial support, educational loans and medical services

• Remuneration for CHWs

• Problems with material and logistical resources

• Confronting job insecurity

• Dealing with work-related stressors

• Navigating the interface between CHWs and management

Policy level (government and donor agencies)

   

• Shortage of resources and funding for stipends and salaries

• Challenges of partnering with government agency