Abstract:
While human resources management practices can either fail or enhance
health system performance, there is a dearth of studies at the Ministry of
Health, Greater Accra Region. The study examined human resources
management practices and the organisational effectiveness of the Ministry of
Heath, Greater Accra. A mixed-method approach with a descriptive survey
design was used. A self-constructed questionnaire and interview guide were
the instruments for data collection. Two hundred and seventeen administrative
and health workers were randomly selected. Descriptive (means, percentages
and standard deviation) and inferential (Linear regression) statistics were used
for the quantitative analysis, while the qualitative aspect was quoted verbatim.
The findings revealed that management does not bring personnel into the
ministry whose services are not needed; also, management engages in
performance appraisal practices to influence human resources management
practices. It was also indicated that the Ministry focuses on its employees to
meet clients‟ expectations and hasa positive working relationship with other
staff members. It was therefore recommended that the Human Resources of
the Ministry of Health, Greater Accra Region, should implement Human
Resources Management practices to eliminate foreseeable issues regarding
planning and recruitment.
