This study addresses an important health systems challenge: retaining a skilled radiography workforce to strengthen diagnostic services and improve access to quality healthcare in Tanzania.

The study adopts a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, combining a structured survey with in-depth interviews to explore radiographers' turnover intentions, the factors influencing their decisions to leave, and practical strategies for improving workforce retention. It also incorporates a discrete choice experiment to assess radiographers' preferences regarding key job attributes, including remuneration, workload, professional development, management support and working conditions.

By generating context-specific evidence to inform workforce planning and health policy, this research has the potential to support a more stable and equitably distributed radiography workforce, contributing to stronger health systems and progress towards Universal Health Coverage.

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