Effect of Mentorship on Performance of Mission Hospitals in Kenya

Authors

  • Linus Wasike Chenane Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Dr. Dennis Juma Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Dr. Stephen Eshiteti Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47604/jhrl.2420

Keywords:

Mentorship, Organization Support, Performance, Mission Hospitals

Abstract

Purpose: Those who employ creative leadership tend to do so by creating conditions which promote creativity. Creating such conditions are described as psychological, material, and/or social supports that trigger, enable, and sustain creative thinking in others. The study sought to establish the effect of mentorship creative leadership practice on performance of mission hospitals in Kenya and to establish the moderating effect of perceived organizational support on the effect of mentorship creative leadership practice on performance of mission hospitals in Kenya.

Methodology: The study was grounded on servant leadership theory and Transactional Leadership Theory. The cross-sectional survey design was used as the study design with the positivist philosophy also being adopted. The sample populations comprised 285 Mission hospital staff at middle or lower levels of employment selected through census. Questionnaire was the main data collection instruments. This was tested for validity and reliability before being used for the study. Collected data was analyzed quantitatively using SPSS 24th version software and was presented in the form of descriptive and inferential results. Descriptive statistics involved percentages, means and means of Standard deviations while inferential involved linear regression analysis. The study results were presented through use of tables and figures

Findings: The findings of the study underscore the substantial influence of effective mentorship in enhancing both individual and organizational performance in the context of Mission hospitals in Kenya. The strong agreement among respondents on the various aspects of mentorship, combined with the significant statistical correlation between mentorship and improved hospital performance, underscores the value of investing in robust mentorship programs. Perceived organizational support moderates the effect of mentorship on performance of Mission hospitals in Kenya.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that healthcare institutions prioritize the development and enhancement of mentorship programs. These programs should focus on leadership development, skill acquisition, and professional growth, tailored to the diverse needs of individual employees. From the study, Mentorship could explain upto 63.1% of the performance of mission hospitals in Kenya. This study therefore recommends further study on other factors affecting performance of mission hospitals in Kenya.

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Published

2024-03-22

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Chenane, L., Juma, D., & Eshiteti, S. (2024). Effect of Mentorship on Performance of Mission Hospitals in Kenya. Journal of Human Resource and Leadership, 9(2), 32–46. https://doi.org/10.47604/jhrl.2420

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