Human Capital Development and Employee Job Satisfaction in Public Tertiary Institutions of Kogi State, Nigeria

This study aimed at Human Capital Development and the job satisfaction of staff in public tertiary institutions in Kogi State. The sample size (126) was selected using multi-stage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics, Simple & Stepwise Multiple Regression and Pearson correlation matrix were employed for data analysis. Finding showed that perceived safety culture in the institution and access to medical facilities have strong influence on job satisfaction of staff in the Public Tertiary Institutions in Kogi State. The study concluded that investment in human capital development is a panacea for issues relative to job satisfaction; and that Public Tertiary Institutions in Kogi State must give attention to social safety and health care. This study recommended that the management of Public Tertiary Institutions should increase investment in human capital development so as to facilitate improved career advancement, and sustain its safety culture and improve on access to medical facilities; as these are crucial for increased job satisfaction of staff in the Public Tertiary Institutions in Kogi State.