Best Centers for House Job 2025

Hospital: National Obstetric Fistula Centre Ebonyi (NOFIC)

Originally established for obstetric fistula care, NOFIC has expanded into a tertiary training facility with all four major departments functional and an ongoing residency program. However, O&G remains the busiest department with the highest case exposure.

🏠 Accommodation

• Free HO quarters (HOQ) 5-minute walk from the hospital.
• Constant water supply and fairly stable electricity.
• Self-contained rooms with a bathroom and kitchen ensuite.
• Furnished with a bedframe, mattress, bedsheets, and two pillows (plans for more furnishings).

🔴 Downside

• Accommodation is outside the hospital premises.
• Other departments have lower case exposure compared to O&G.
• Expect people to repeatedly ask if NOFIC is “just a VVF Centre.” 😂

🟢 Upside

• Friendly and supportive environment since this is NOFIC’s first time accepting HOs.
• Hospital management is invested in ensuring a good HO experience.
• Weekend calls are single-day calls (not the usual Friday-Sunday stretch).
• Great exposure to VVF cases and management (ideal for those interested in this specialty).
• Consultants are eager to teach, and the environment is generally relaxed.

💰 Salary

Same as MDCN (₦244,000/month).

🎉 Flex (Leisure & Social Life)

• Abakaliki is a peaceful city with affordable food.
• The International Mall is nearby, along with other fun spots in town.

⚕️ Orderliness & Work Conditions

• Still evolving, as this is the first batch of HOs.
• Excellent maintenance culture:
  • Well-kept environment.
  • Supplies restocked promptly.
  • Quick repairs & renovations.
• HOs administer IV medications.
• No need to go to the lab for results or retrieve blood—health attendants handle it.
• No need to collect samples for investigations.

🍛 Food

• Call food is decent.
• 1 meal on weekday calls, 2 meals on weekend calls.

Dr. Mowah N (MBBS NAU 2023) (HO- NOFIC)

Hospital: Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, RSUTH

Formerly Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital (BMH), RSUTH is one of the finest hospitals in the South-South region. It was transformed into a teaching hospital in 2018 and continues to improve.

🏠 Accommodation

• Free accommodation inside the hospital.
• Newly launched HO quarters (2023).
• Each apartment includes:
  • Parlour, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom.
  • Fridge, microwave, AC, water heater, cooker, and gas cylinder.
• Electricity bills are the occupant’s responsibility.

🔴 Downside

• Short-staffed, leading to increased workload for HOs.

🟢 Upside

• Conducive work environment (both in the hospital and HO quarters).
• Well-equipped facilities, allowing the hospital to function independently.

💰 Salary

₦260,000/month.

🎉 Flex (Leisure & Social Life)

• Located in Old G.R.A., Port Harcourt, a serene area perfect for:
  • Walking, cycling, jogging.
  • City Mall nearby.
  • Sports clubs & golf course in the vicinity.

⚕️ Orderliness & Work Conditions

• Well-organized system:
  • No shortage of continuation sheets.
  • Lab forms always available.
  • Emergency drugs in stock.

🏛️ Administration

• Efficient process—main interaction with HR was during resumption.
• 2-day induction lectures on health & being a health worker.

⚠️ Toxicity

• Minimal (not much toxicity reported).

🍛 Food

• Call food provided.
• No meal tickets required.

Dr EREKOSIMA Odein (HO- RSUTH)

Hospital: Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH)

Located in Lamingo, Jos North, JUTH is a major referral center, meaning lots of work and diverse case exposure.

🏠 Accommodation

• House Officers Quarters available.
• Limited spaces.
• 2 persons per flat, but each has:
  • A big room to yourself.
  • Shared kitchen, bathroom, and sitting room.
• Rent: ₦6,500/month (₦78,000/year).

💰 Salary

₦244,000/month (Same as MDCN).

🎉 Flex (Leisure & Social Life)

• Jos is beautiful, calm, and affordable.
• Cool, chilled weather, especially December-January (great Japa weather prep 😆).
• Nightlife is vibrant—with Bolt & Uber making movement easy.
• Cinema, resorts, and an airport available.

⚕️ Work Conditions

• No IV drug administration by HOs.
• Calls can be intense due to referral overload.
• Surgery: Alternate day calls.
• Medicine: 48-hour call, but 8 days off afterward.
• O&G: Relatively chill at times.

🏛️ Administration & Work Environment

• Efficient, no stress from HR.
• Minimal toxicity—senior colleagues are generally hospitable.

🍛 Food (The Best Part! 😋)

• Abundance of Irish potatoes, veggies, and fresh Northern delicacies.
• Great for food lovers!

Dr Divine (Asst HO Rep JUTH)

Hospital: CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (COOUTH)

Located in Awka, Anambra State, COOUTH is a busy hospital with a heavy workload—especially when few House Officers (HOs) are available.

🏠 Accommodation

• Affordable:
  • ₦5,000/month (no roommate).
  • ₦2,500/month (with a roommate).
• Limited rooms available.

💰 Salary

₦186,000/month (Lower than MDCN standard).

⚕️ Work Conditions

• High workload, HOs administer all IV drugs.
• Great hands-on experience, especially in emergency cases.
• Power supply issues can make the work environment uncomfortable.

🎉 Flex & Environment

• Awka is a small town, but security concerns exist.
• Not much to do socially compared to bigger cities.

🏛️ Administration & Work Culture

• Organized setting.
• Friendly registrars, especially in Paediatrics.

🍛 Food

• Call food is manageable—not bad, but not great.

⚖️ Bottom Line

COOUTH is stressful, but great for skill-building. Low pay, high workload, and power supply issues can be discouraging. However, if you’re eager to learn, you’ll gain valuable experience.

Dr. Chinyere (HO @ COOUTH)

Updated by Dr. Cy (02/06/2024)

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