Factors Affecting Occupational Competence Among Health Sector Candidates In Addis Ababa

This research is aimed at finding out factors that affect health sector candidate’srnoccupational competency in Addis Ababa. The research design used for this specificrnstudy was descriptive in which both qualitative and quantitative approaches werernused. The sample size was 312 candidates and was collected at three health sciencerntraining centers and three health centers. In-depth interview was conducted at therninitial stage with purposive sampling of candidates, trainers and supervisorsrnwhereas quantitative data of self administered questioner used for candidates.rnEthical standards were maintained before participating respondent candidates.rnFactors as bottleneck for the competency of health sector candidates were found tornbe subjectivity, unfairness, and lack of efficiency of assessors. In addition, gaps werernalso observed on capacity of training center and cooperative trainings. Attitude ofrncandidates has association with candidate’s competency. Recommendations arernforwarded to involve a group of assessors in the assessment process, to engagerncandidates more on cooperative training with continuous follow-up and supervision.rnIt is also recommended to equip training centers with practical materials and limitrnthe number of candidates at cooperative training so that everyone can be engaged inrnall forms of practical instruments. Institutional assessment to be continued as thernbest practices at training centers.

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