From: Postings and transfers in the Ghanaian health system: a study of health workforce governance
Frontline staff | District A | District B | Total | % of all respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|
(n = 44) | (n = 43) | (n = 87) | (100%) | |
Mean age in years | 33.93 (SD = 11.58) | 30.81 (SD = 8.18) | - | - |
Mean years in post | 2.94 (SD = 2.72) | 2.73 (SD = 4.98) | - | - |
Mean years in GHS | 8.95 (SD = 11.27) | 5.68 (SD = 6.28) | - | - |
Sex | ||||
 Male | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10% |
 Female | 39 | 39 | 78 | 90% |
Professional classification | ||||
 Medical doctor | 1 | - | 1 | 1% |
 Principal nursing officer | 1 | - | 1 | 1% |
 Midwife | 5 | 7 | 12 | 14% |
 Public Health Nurse | 2 | - | 2 | 2% |
 Disease control officer | - | 1 | 1 | 1% |
 Nutrition officer | 1 | - | 1 | 1% |
 Superintendent enrolled nurse | 1 | - | 1 | 1% |
 Community health nurse | 14 | 19 | 33 | 38% |
 Clinical nurse | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2% |
 Enrolled nurse | 10 | 10 | 20 | 23% |
 General staff nurse | 9 | 2 | 11 | 13% |
 Registered general nurse | - | 2 | 2 | 2% |