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Human Resources Perspectives In Resourcing Medical Doctors For Rural Areas

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  • Jamil Rossilah

    (1 Associate Professor Dr.Azman Hashim International Business School, University Technology Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone No.: + 603-32585108)

Abstract

Scarcity of doctors in rural areas is a global concern. There is a need to understand the underlying reasons from the lense of human resource management that deals with the whole process from employee resourcing to retention. A study was conducted to explore the pull and push factors that explain how medical doctors decide whether or not to serve in rural areas. The study employed focus groups and interviews with medical doctors in Malaysia. The findings revealed the relevance of several factors that influenced rural posting decision. Recommendations are provided on strategies to attract and retain doctors in rural areas.

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  • Jamil Rossilah, 2021. "Human Resources Perspectives In Resourcing Medical Doctors For Rural Areas," Management Theory and Studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development, Sciendo, vol. 43(4), pages 562-573, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:mtrbid:v:43:y:2021:i:4:p:562-573:n:21
    DOI: 10.15544/mtsrbid-2021-51
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    Keywords

    attraction; intervention; medical doctors; retention; rural posting; strategy.; O15; L20.;
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    JEL classification:

    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration

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