Table 2 Managers’ characteristics in healthcare management n = 104
Frequency | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Current designation | ||
Administrative officer | 25 | 24.0 |
Hospital administrator | 19 | 18.3 |
CEO/Hospital director | 19 | 18.3 |
Medical director | 41 | 39.4 |
Experience in hospital management | ||
Less than 2 years | 24 | 23.1 |
3–10 years | 49 | 47.1 |
> 10 years | 31 | 29.8 |
aFormal training obtained in healthcare management | ||
Certificate (Formal) | 19 | 18.3 |
Diploma (Formal) | 24 | 23.1 |
Degree (Formal) | 32 | 30.8 |
None (No formal) | 29 | 27.9 |
Informal training obtained in healthcare management | ||
In-service training | 88 | 84.6 |
Mentoring | 15 | 14.4 |
Non certified courses | 1 | 1.0 |
Intention to attend healthcare mgt. Prog. within the next 5 years | ||
Yes | 65 | 62.5 |
No | 39 | 37.5 |