Table 3 Basic health unit personnel reasons for characterizing the contracting mechanism as advantageous or disadvantageous

Somewhat advantageous

1. Salary and benefits drawbacks

2. Cannot accumulate seniority

3. Renewing contracts is dependent on productivity

4. Untimely salary payments

5. Short contract period (three months)

6. Job insecurity

7. Few benefits

8. No medical insurance

9. No refresher or continuing education courses

10. Greater workload than those with permanent position

11. Can combine this job with other activities

12. Opportunity to work

Disadvantageous or very disadvantageous

1. Fewer rights than permanent personnel

2. Cannot accumulate seniority

3. Short contract period

4. Salary and benefits drawback

5. Greater workload than those with permanent position

6. Job insecurity

7. Undefined job activities

8. No social security benefits

9. Untimely salary payments

Advantageous or very advantageous

1. Productivity payments

2. Recent provision of health insurance

3. Ability to work in their community

4. Opportunity to work