📄 Abstract
This study focused on establishing the influence of work flexibility on job satisfaction in Garissa County Referral Hospital. The theory anchoring the study comprised of Social Exchange Theory. A descriptive research design was employed in the study. The study targeted 623 employees. The sampling frame was made up of medical officers, nursing personnel, dental officers, clinical officers, pharmacists, radiologists, orthopedic technicians, nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapists, public health officers, medical social worker, medical laboratory technicians, occupational therapists, pharmaceutical technologists and mortuary attendants. The study determined a sample size of 244 respondents using Yamane’s sampling formula. A proportionate sampling technique was applied to distribute the sample size effectively. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire. To compile and analyze the questionnaire responses, descriptive statistics were used. In furthermore, interactions between the study variables were examined using inferential statistical techniques consisting of regression and correlation analysis. The results were displayed in tables and figures, and the statistical analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists Version 25. The study established that work flexibility positively and significantly influences job satisfaction in Garissa County Referral Hospital. This was depicted by beta value of 0.267 and significant value of 0.000. The research concluded that work flexibility functions as key factor which drives employee satisfaction at Garissa County Referral Hospital. When workers receive the ability to choose their work hours and create their work schedules and handle both their job responsibilities and personal time their work performance and personal empowerment improve. The study offers recommendations to Garissa County Referral Hospital management to create better flexible work systems which will improve their employees’ work satisfaction.
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📚 How to Cite:
Amran Habat Sheikh, David Gichuhi , Bashir M. Maalim , WORK FLEXIBILITY AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG MEDICAL STAFF IN GARISSA COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL, KENYA , Volume 13 , Issue 9, September 2026, EPRA International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Studies (EBMS) , Pages: 219 - 226 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra31661