THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ON-JOB-EMBEDDEDNESS AND TURNOVER INTENTION AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN ETHIOPIA

Abstract

Recent empirical research findings indicate that job-related turnover intentions are increasing alarmingly in most firms in emerging nations, posing problems in accomplishing organizational goals. This also applies to healthcare professionals. As a result, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between on-the-job embedded and turnover intention among healthcare professionals in Ethiopia. A correlational, explanatory study design was adopted to achieve this, with data collected using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The study's target population comprises ten regional states and two city administrations in Ethiopia. Four regional states were purposefully chosen and included in the study due to their many healthcare facilities and diverse professional populations. Stratified & random sampling, respectively, were used to identify 385 healthcare workers from 29 hospitals. In addition, six hospital higher officials and five human resource managers were interviewed (n=11). The survey results were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The data revealed that of the three components of on-the-job embeddedness, Fit aspects of on-the-job embedded have a solid negative significant relationship with turnover intention. In contrast, link aspects of on-the-job embedded and sacrifice aspects of on-the-job embedded have a mild negative relationship with turnover intention. Following the research findings, relevant recommendations were provided.