The impact of job rotation on the performance of health organizations: An Applied Study in King Faisal Hospital in Makkah City

Abstract

The current study focuses on the impact of job rotation on the performance of health organizations, and therefore the study aimed to study the impact of senior management’s interest in human resource development through job rotation, horizontal and vertical job rotation on health service performance in King Faisal Hospital in Makkah. To achieve the goals of the study, the researcher used the descriptive analytical method and the questionnaire to collect data, and it consists of two parts: the first section is personal data, and the second section is four axes according to the study variables, and the study was applied to a sample of hospital staff that reached (303) employees. Most important results of the study: There is a correlation between the higher management's interest in developing human resources through job rotation, and the performance of the health service in King Faisal Hospital in Makkah, where the correlation coefficient reached (0,826). Its ranking was the most influential in the first place, followed by the reality of the application of horizontal job rotation (0.677) , and finally the reality of applying vertical job rotation ( 0.633). Most important recommendations of the study: To hold meetings for employees who are nominated for job rotation before starting the rotation process. The necessity to develop a comprehensive plan to implement job rotation to ensure the implementation of the rotation according to the human and training needs in the hospital. Providing the opportunity for subordinates to express their views on the method of executing the work as the actual practice of these employees increases their experiences in determining the best methods to accomplish the work tasks. The necessity to take into account the capabilities, skills, and desires of employees when implementing job rotation.