The Influence of the Levels of Education and Knowledge on the Performance of Community Health Workers in Soy Sub-County, Kenya (Published)
Community health workers (CHWs) the world over help to alleviate the shortages of health workers in the health sector. They are involved in the delivery of health services to the community and constitute the first point of contact on health-related issues in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The performance of CHWs is often hampered by various factors. The purpose of the study was to investigate the socio-cultural factors influencing the performance of CHWs in Soy Sub-County. Based on the study, this paper explores the influence of CHWs’ level of education and knowledge on their performance in Soy Sub-County. A correlation research design was used in the study with systematic sampling method being used to identify the respondents. In total, 98 respondents were given questionnaires to fill. Qualitative data was also collected from 7 heads of community health management team (CHMT) using key informant interviews. The collected data was then presented using frequency distribution tables while inferential statistics were computed using regression and correlation to determine the relationship between socio-cultural factors and performance of community health workers. Qualitative data was analysed manually to generate trends, sub-themes and themes from which conclusions were inferred regarding the performance of CHWs. The research findings showed that there was a significant (p= .000; α = 0.05) relationship that exists between education and knowledge and CHWs’ performance. Based on the findings, it was recommended that a strategy should be developed to incorporate all the stakeholders that affect the performance of community health workers in coming up with a training programme for CHWs. Moreover, there should be a policy shift in Kenya to encourage male CHW to scale up delivery of health services at community level. The findings of the study support decision-making on CHWs’ training programmes and also constitute the basis of transformation of implantation of community strategy in Soy Sub-County.
Keywords: Community Health Workers, Education, Influence, Kenya, Knowledge, Level, Performance, Soy Sub-County
Assessing the Performances of Coffee Marketing Cooperatives in Yirgacheffe Woreda, Gedeo Zone, Snnprs, Ethiopia (Published)
In the coffee industry, coffee marketing cooperatives are anticipated to play an innermost role in the efforts to develop the sector. Meanwhile, the contributions of these cooperatives in the developing countries are limited to the smallest margin. Besides to that, the performance of coffee cooperatives in these countries is not yet well studied. Therefore, this study is aimed at assessing the performance of coffee marketing cooperatives in Ethiopia with a special focus on Yirgacheffe woreda. To meet the objective of the study, descriptive types of research techniques were utilized. The results of the study revealed that coffee cooperatives in the study area are moderately progressing so far as strengthening their financial positions and serving their members is concerned. However, they are still challenged by different impinging factors.
Keywords: Coffee, Cooperatives, Ethiopia, Performance, Yirgacheffe
Establishing Satisfaction Levels Of Teachers in Secondary Schools and How They Influence Perfomance: A Case of Kyenjonjo District Western Uganda Secondary Schools (Published)
This study aimed at investigating the effects of teacher job satisfaction on performance in Kyenjojo District. The study determined the principle effects on teacher’s motivation in terms of achievement, competence, status, personal worth and self actualization in secondary schools. The findings in this study are expected to benefit schools and teachers among other stakeholders who would get first hand information on effects of teacher job satisfaction and motivation. The general objective of this study is how does job satisfaction influence teachers’ performance. A descriptive research design was used and a case study approach was adopted. The target population of interest was twenty one (21) secondary schools registered in Kyenjojo District. A non probability sampling technique or method was used for this study. The study purposively selected seven (7) public schools and twenty (20) respondents from each of the schools as being representatives of the target population. Data was collected using the questionnaires. Quantitative data was analyzed through the use of descriptive statistics which included frequencies, percentages and means as measures of central tendency, while the qualitative data was analyzed through the use of content analysis. The analyzed data was presented using tables and bar charts. The key findings of this study were that teachers who lack enthusiasm are unable to teach effectively, making students not to learn well. It also showed that principals’ attitude of not considering teachers’ suggestions, in decision making made teachers lose interest in their job. The study recommends that the ministry of Education should seek ways to improve on job satisfaction of teachers in their teaching profession by improving on working conditions and giving them more opportunities for training. Principals should be able to work with others to implant their vision into the structures and processes of the school. The heads also need to communicate their vision to the staff of what they should become.
Keywords: Performance, Satisfaction levels
A STUDY ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVEUNIONS OF TIGRAI REGION, ETHIOPIA (Published)
Performance measurement is defined as the process of quantifying efficiency and effectiveness. Effectiveness is compliance with customer requirements, and efficiency is how the organisation’s resources are used to achieve customers’ satisfaction levels. Financial performance deals with measuring the results of the firm’s policies and operations in monetary terms. These results are reflected in the firm’s return on investment, return on assets, value added, etc. The main purpose of this research is to study the financial performance of Multi-Purpose cooperative unions in Tigray Region. Eight unions are selected based on continuousauditing of the targeted unions’. The study considered three years’ auditing report with regard to quantitative data analysis using financial analysis tools, such as liquidity ratios ,leverage, profitability ratio Trend analysis of balance sheet and income statement, and Ratio analysis for the period of 2000 to 2003(E.C). The result of financial performance analysis illustrated that the financial position of the unions has not maintained satisfactory level of financial assessment; since the Liquidity ratio of the union is not sound enough under the study period. The study results indicated that the borrowing power of the unions and the profitability of the unions are lower than the average. The Asset utilization of the unions is not satisfactory and the unions have to sale additional share capital and unproductive fixed asset to increase own fund. To improve their efficiency in order to gain enough profit, and to save accumulated profit the unions must decrease administrative and operating expense which eventually lead to maximizing profits. Especially the finding of Profitability, Liquidity, Leverage and return on assets are below the average.
Keywords: Financial Analysis, Performance, Ratio Analysis and cooperative unions
A STUDY ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE UNIONS OF TIGRAI REGION, ETHIOPIA (Published)
Performance measurement is defined as the process of quantifying efficiency and effectiveness. Effectiveness is compliance with customer requirements, and efficiency is how the organisation’s resources are used to achieve customers’ satisfaction levels. Financial performance deals with measuring the results of the firm’s policies and operations in monetary terms. These results are reflected in the firm’s return on investment, return on assets, value added, etc. The main purpose of this research is to study the financial performance of Multi-Purpose cooperative unions in Tigray Region. Eight unions are selected based on continuous auditing of the targeted unions’. The study considered three years’ auditing report with regard to quantitative data analysis using financial analysis tools, such as liquidity ratios ,leverage, profitability ratio Trend analysis of balance sheet and income statement, and Ratio analysis for the period of 2000 to 2003(E.C). The result of financial performance analysis illustrated that the financial position of the unions has not maintained satisfactory level of financial assessment; since the Liquidity ratio of the union is not sound enough under the study period. The study results indicated that the borrowing power of the unions and the profitability of the unions are lower than the average. The Asset utilization of the unions is not satisfactory and the unions have to sale additional share capital and unproductive fixed asset to increase own fund. To improve their efficiency in order to gain enough profit,and to save accumulated profit the unions must decrease administrative and operating expense which eventually lead to maximizing profits. Especially the finding ofProfitability, Liquidity, Leverage and return on assetsare below the average
Keywords: Cooperative unions, Financial Analysis, Performance, Ratio Analysis