Work-Life Balance Among Medical Doctors in Public Hospitals in Algeria

Chima Mordi (), Mokhtar Ghoul, Olatunji David Adekoya () and Hakeem Adeniyi Ajonbadi ()
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Chima Mordi: College of Business, Arts, and Social Sciences, Brunel University London
Mokhtar Ghoul: National Center for Cancer Care & Research, Hamad Medical Corporation
Olatunji David Adekoya: College of Business, Technology and Engineering, Sheffield Hallam University
Hakeem Adeniyi Ajonbadi: Birmingham City Business School, Birmingham City University

Chapter 5 in Managing Human Resources in Africa, 2023, pp 105-132 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter investigates the impressions and realities of work-life balance medical doctors working in public hospitals in Algeria. The study also assesses the barriers to achieving work-life balance among Algerian medical doctors. The study adopts a qualitative study through semi-structured interviews with 63 Algerian medical doctors. The study found several meanings associated with work-life balance, including time for family, time for work, time for religious activities/practices and time for social and recreational activities. In addition, we found three main barriers hindering the achievement of work-life balance among Algerian medical doctors, including availability and accessibility of infrastructure, uncertainty (unpredictability), and tolerance. The chapter concludes by highlighting some implications for policy and practice.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-33878-6_5

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