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Original Research Career adaptability, self-efficacy and job engagement in the Zimbabwean health sector
Nhamo Mashavira, Kudzai Mutumburanzou, Munyaradzi Chikove, Frank R. Matenda, Mabutho Sibanda
SA Journal of Industrial Psychology | Vol 51 | a2277 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajip.v51i0.2277 | © 2025 Nhamo Mashavira, Kudzai Mutumburanzou, Munyaradzi Chikove, Frank R. Matenda, Mabutho Sibanda | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
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Nhamo Mashavira, Department of Human Resources Management, Julius Nyerere School of Social Sciences, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Kudzai Mutumburanzou, Department of Human Resources Management, Julius Nyerere School of Social Sciences, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Munyaradzi Chikove, Department of Human Capital Development, Faculty of Commerce, Lupane State University, Lupane, Zimbabwe
Frank R. Matenda, School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
Mabutho Sibanda, School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
Orientation: Modern health systems are characterised by fast modification of work environments and social and economic structures, and rapid technological evolution, mainly because of globalisation and migration flows. In such dynamic environment, career adaptability, self-efficacy and job engagement become vital.
Research purpose: This research work seeks to analyse the connection between career adaptability, self-efficacy and job engagement in the Zimbabwean health sector using a case study of Mashonaland East province.
Motivation for the study: Literature on the connection between career adaptability, self-efficacy and job engagement in the health sector is restricted.
Research approach/design and method: The study employed a quantitative approach. Implementing the General Self-Efficacy Scale, Career Adapt-Abilities Scale and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, the suitable data were collected from 220 health employees. Structural equation modelling was implemented to analyse the link between career adaptability, self-efficacy and job engagement and to design the structural model.
Main findings: The study’s results indicate that career adaptability has a positive effect on job engagement, career adaptability is positively linked to self-efficacy, and job engagement positively affects self-efficacy.
Practical/managerial implications: Career adaptability, job engagement and self-efficacy are substantially connected. Hence, the management must robustly implement strategies that stimulate these aspects to enhance employee morale.
Contribution/value-add: The study adds logical and thoughtful decision-making as the management assesses the association between career adaptability, self-efficacy and job engagement.
career adaptability; self-efficacy; job engagement; structural equation modelling; Zimbabwe; health sector.
O15: Human Resources • Human Development • Income Distribution • Migration
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
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