Human Resource Management Practices and Employee Performance a Case of Health Sector in Sheema District. Uganda

This study sought to examine the relationship between Human Resource Management Practices and Employee Performance in Sheema District's health sector, focusing on Human Resource Compensation, Recruitment, and Training. A cross-sectional research design was employed, using a quantitative approach to gather data at a single point in time from all Health Centre IIIs and IVs in the district, on a sample size of 67 employees. Findings showed that Human Resource Compensation, Recruitment, and Training positively influenced employee performance, with Training being the most significant factor. The study concluded that well-structured Human Resource (HR) practices significantly enhance employee performance, essential for the effective delivery of healthcare services. The study recommended that government should aim at improving compensation packages, enhancing recruitment processes to match employees' skills with job requirements, expanding regular training programs, and continuously monitoring HR practices to improve employee performance and service quality in the health sector.

Human Resource Management Practices

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