Advanced Research in Economics and Business Strategy Journal
Volume 6, Numéro 2, Pages 39-56
2025-12-31
Career Shift Toward Medicine Among Health Workers In Zambia
Authors : Dolopo Austine .
Abstract
This study explores the increasing trend of career shifts toward medicine among sponsored health workers in Zambia. The introduction highlights systemic disparities in remuneration, professional recognition, and career progression that drive health workers to abandon their original professions. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, involving quantitative analysis of salary correlations and chi-square tests, as well as qualitative insights from participants. Results showed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.94) between profession type and salary level, confirming that higher earnings are associated with the medical field. Regression analysis further supported this trend with an R² value of 0.89, indicating salary as a strong predictor of career shifts. A chi-square test of independence was performed to examine whether gender influenced motivations for shifting careers. The test yielded a statistic of χ² = 0.00 and a p-value of 1.000, confirming no statistically significant association between gender and motivation. These findings indicate that financial incentives especially higher salaries are a universal motivator for both male and female health workers. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for balanced workforce policies that address these disparities to preserve equity and diversity in Zambia’s health system.
Keywords
Health workers ; Career ; Medicine ; Shifting career ; Human Resources
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