Soutenance de Thèse de Doctorat en « Sciences et Techniques » par Mme AL HASSANI Wafaa

The Euromed University of Fes (UEMF) is pleased to inform the public of the doctoral thesis defense in “Sciences et Techniques”.

The thesis defense will take place on September 12, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at UEMF.

The thesis will be presented by Mrs. AL HASSANI Wafaa.

Under the Topic:

« Ingénierie des ressources humaines en santé au Maroc : analyse des défis, mesure de la satisfaction au travail et élaboration de stratégies durables ».

Summary

Morocco’s health system faces structural pressures related to the availability, distribution, planning, attraction, and long-term retention of human resources for health. This thesis examines these interconnected challenges through an integrated framework linking workforce planning, organizational context, job satisfaction, retention, and quality of care. Its overall objective is to generate robust evidence and valid measurement tools that can support more sustainable and equitable health workforce policies.

The research is organized as a thesis by articles and brings together five complementary studies. First, a documentary analysis examines the stock of human resources for health and the mechanisms used for workforce planning in Morocco. Second, a scoping review maps the main challenges facing the health workforce. Third, a measurement scale adapted to health professionals is developed and validated to assess job satisfaction, considered a key determinant of retention and quality of care. Fourth, a national-level analysis investigates the factors associated with nurses’ job satisfaction. Fifth, the Arabic version of the KUHJSS scale is validated and applied to survey data collected from nurses.

By combining health-system analysis, the measurement of professional perceptions, and the identification of factors associated with satisfaction and retention, the thesis provides a coherent understanding of health workforce dynamics in Morocco. Its integrated findings offer implications for public policy and management, particularly in the areas of workforce planning, organizational practices, and retention strategies.

The research also discusses its methodological and analytical limitations and identifies priorities for future studies. Overall, this work contributes to stronger evidence-based decision-making aimed at improving workforce stability, supporting health professionals, and ultimately enhancing the quality of care in Morocco.

Full Name	Grade	Institution	Quality
Prof. SAFOUANE Abdellatif	PES	Université Euromed de Fès	Jury chair
Prof. ALAMI Fatima Zahra	PES	Université Hassan II, Casablanca	Reviewer
Prof. HILALI Abderraouf	PES	Université Hassan I, Settat	Reviewer
Prof. ALAOUI HILALI Ahmed	PES	Université Euromed de Fès	Reviewer
Prof. SQALLI HOUSSAINI Tarik	PES	Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah, Fès	Examiner
Prof. EDDAKIR Abdellatif	PES	Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah, Fès	Examiner
Prof. HAJJIOUI Abderrazak	PES	Université Abdelmalek Essaâdi, Tétouan	Examiner
Dr. ALAOUI BELGHITI Abdelali	Médecin spécialiste	Expert Consultant Indépendant	Guest
Dr. HACHRI Hafid	Médecin spécialiste	WHO Bureau Maroc	Guest
Prof. NEJJARI Chakib	PES	Université Euromed de Fès	Thesis director