INFLUENCE OF LECTURERS’ QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL AND PARAMEDICAL STUDENTS AT SOME SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

Abstract

The study examined the Influence of lecturers’ qualifications and experience on the performance of undergraduate medical and paramedical students at some selected universities in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study roped into a sample of (300) lecturers selected from three universities considering five medicine and paramedical faculties; medicine, medical laboratory, nurse, pharmacy, and public health. Data collection was done through questionnaires. Two research hypotheses guided this study, the research hypothesis was tested using correlational research design and ANONA. The findings from the study revealed that the lecturers’ equal qualification experience significantly influence the academic performance of undergraduate medical and paramedical students at some selected universities in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study also revealed lecturers’ years of teaching experience and the certificate level can also significantly influence students’ academic performance. Based on the findings of this study, the recommendations are also given by the lecturers.