Career Development of Health Workers at the Kawarang Regional General Hospital

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the career development of health workers at the Karawang Regional General Hospital (RSUD Karawang) to assess how career development initiatives have enhanced the quality of healthcare services and increased the motivation of health workers. Data was collected through observations, interviews, and document analysis to describe the characteristics, behavior, and conditions of health workers at RSUD Karawang. Additionally, a literature review was conducted to obtain information about career development theory from reliable sources. The research results indicate that RSUD Karawang employs nurses with the highest level of education being a D3 in Nursing. Periodic performance assessments of nurses are conducted to evaluate their achievements and assist managers in making decisions regarding employee development. According to data from nurse midwives who are continuing their education, RSUD Karawang plans to add 42 medical personnel by 2024. Career development for health employees at RSUD Karawang has been shown to improve employee performance, productivity, and motivation. This research demonstrates that RSUD Karawang has the potential to improve the performance, productivity, and motivation of health workers through better career development initiatives. This underscores the importance of career development in improving the quality of health services and increasing the motivation of health workers.