Best Centers for House Job 2025

Hospital : Federal medical center Keffi (FMC KEFFI)

Located in Keffi, Nasarawa State, FMC Keffi is a small, single-center hospital. The town is close to Abuja (35 mins drive), which affects the cost of living—some find it expensive.

🏠 Accommodation

• Hospital quarters are not inside the hospital. You can stay at:
  • Bagudu (₦132k/year)
    ✅ Large compound, private room (shared kitchen, 2-3 per bungalow).
    ❌ Water & light issues.
  • GRA (₦132k/year)
    ✅ Self-contained, constant water.
    ❌ No constant electricity.

💰 Salary

₦244,000/month (Same as MDCN).

⚕️ Work Conditions

• HOs do not give IV drugs.
• Administration is fine—no major stress.
• Toxicity depends on the department, but most senior colleagues are friendly.

🎉 Flex & Environment

• Keffi is quiet and “dry”, with few entertainment spots.
• For proper fun, you’ll need to go to Abuja.

🍛 Food

• Affordable food spots available.

⚖️ Bottom Line

A low-stress, small hospital, but not the most exciting place to live. Accommodation has issues, but work-life balance is decent. Want more details on anything?

Dr. Yusuf S.H HO @ FMC Keffi

HOSPITAL: Ahmadu Bello University teaching hospital, Zaria (ABUTH)

ABUTH, Zaria, is one of the biggest hospitals in West Africa, serving northern Nigeria with specialized healthcare services. It receives philanthropic aid both locally and internationally, and the patient load is heavy, second only to AKTH.

🏠 Accommodation

Accommodation is available, but highly competitive. The premium apartments (48 units and newer ones) offer hotel-like comfort, including water heaters, ACs, and fridges, with one person per room. These are difficult to secure due to a long waiting list, and the cost is ₦10,000 per month. Other healthcare workers, such as nurses, dentists, lab scientists, and radiographers, also have access to accommodations, making availability even tighter.

💰 Salary

Salary is ₦244,000 per month, the same as MDCN.

⚕️ Work Conditions

Work conditions involve an extremely high patient load and a busy schedule. The hospital is well-equipped with modern innovations, but some superiors can be difficult. Building a good relationship with nurses is highly beneficial.

🎉 Social Life & Flex

Zaria is not big on social life, and options for leisure activities are limited. For more entertainment, one would need to visit Kaduna City. Basic foodstuffs such as fruits, tomatoes, and salad ingredients are affordable. The hospital environment is well-maintained, with a clean skyline and lawns suitable for pictures.

🍲 Food

Call food is consistent. However, doctors from the south may find the local food unfamiliar. Cooking personally or buying from vendors is a better option.

Dr. Mmahi James (MBBS EBSU 2022)
(HO-ABUTH)

HOSPITAL: UNIVERSITY OF UYO TEACHING HOSPITAL (UUTH), AKWA-IBOM STATE

UUTH is a single-center hospital with walkways connecting different sections. It is located on the outskirts of town, so don’t expect too much in terms of infrastructure or grandeur.

📊 Workload

The workload varies depending on your unit. Some units are mild and manageable, while others can be overwhelming. House job experience here is subjective—one person may have a calm posting, while another may experience intense work pressure.

🏠 Accommodation

Accommodation is free and within the hospital.

There are two main accommodation blocks:

• 🇪🇺 “Europe” (Kpako Side) – More social and communal. Rooms are either big or small, with 2 HOs per room in most cases. Some rooms have two separate beds, while smaller rooms have just one. Kitchens and bathrooms are shared with 2–4 people.
• 🇺🇸 “America” (Ajebo Side) – More comfortable. Includes washing machines, heaters, and only 2 people per room sharing a bathroom and kitchen with their roommate.

✅ Upsides

• Free accommodation.
• Accommodation is within the hospital, making it convenient.

💰 Salary

• ₦244,500 (same as MDCN).
• ARD dues: ₦6,500 monthly.

🎉 Flex & Social Life

• Uyo is calm and peaceful, but most fun places are far from the hospital.
• Transport is affordable, though prices are rising.
• Not a city for heavy nightlife or big-city excitement.

⚕️ Orderliness & Responsibilities

• House officers do most bedside procedures (IV cannulation, urethral catheterization, etc.).
• Nurses administer drugs, except in Paediatrics Medicine & Paediatrics Surgery, where HOs give the medications themselves.

🍲 Food

• You can cook, but electricity is not as stable as before.
• Call food is not great.

Dr Cisca Utah (HO @ UUTH)

HOSPITAL: UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA TEACHING HOSPITAL, ITUKU OZALA, ENUGU STATE (UNTH)

UNTH is a federal teaching hospital located at Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, about 15-20 minutes from Enugu main town. It is one of Nigeria’s pioneer tertiary hospitals, designed to function independently away from the city’s hustle and bustle. It serves as a referral center even to other tertiary hospitals like NAUTH, RSUTH, and FMC Asaba. It is widely recognized for its Cardiothoracic and Oncology excellence.

🩺 House Job Structure

House Officers rotate through the four major departments: Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Surgery (MOPS). Rotations follow a strict pattern, meaning if you start in O&G, your next posting will be Paediatrics, then Surgery, and finally Internal Medicine. Rotation allocation is managed by hospital administration, but lobbying can help. One week leave is granted per department, but some units make it mandatory, while others do not.

📊 Workload

O&G – Light workload
Internal Medicine & Paediatrics – Moderate workload
Surgery – Heavy workload

Despite being a large hospital, the high number of house officers makes the workload manageable. Most senior doctors (Residents & Consultants) are kind and non-toxic, making learning easy. House Officers perform most bedside procedures, from minor tasks (IV cannulation, urethral catheterization) to major ones (chest tube insertion), depending on your willingness to learn. House Officers are not the first on-call, meaning Medical Officers and Registrars handle most emergency procedures. However, you can assist if not busy with documentation or drug administration.

🏠 Accommodation Options

House Officers have three accommodation options:

1️⃣ Gate Quarters (Near the hospital gate, walkable or ₦200 bike ride)
Each flat has 2–3 rooms, a shared kitchen, and toilets.

• Room A: Large with private toilet & bathroom (₦10k/month)
• Rooms B & C: Smaller, shared toilet & bathroom (₦8k/month)
• Attachments: Converted parlors/dining rooms (₦6k/month)

2️⃣ Accident & Emergency Quarters (Near A&E)

• Three-story building
• Each flat has a room, parlour, toilet, and bathroom (₦12k/month)

3️⃣ Private Hostels & Rentals (Outside the hospital, 5-minute drive)

• Rent ranges from ₦180k – ₦300k/year
• Living in town is also an option but costly

Accommodation is shared between House Officers and Interns, making it scarce. Allocation is done via balloting, and it may take 2–3 months to get a space unless you have strong connections. You are responsible for maintaining your living space (cleaning, cutting grass, etc.). A small market/park inside the hospital sells basic foodstuffs and fruits.

⚡ Light & Water

Electricity supply is unreliable. The hospital often has power issues, despite the general region receiving stable EEDC electricity. Some key hospital areas have Hybrid Solar power (ICU, A&E, Labour Ward, Blood Bank, Theatre, Neonatal, Radiology). You can charge devices here on low-power days. Water supply is also inconsistent – storing water in drums is recommended.

🍲 Food

You can cook whenever you want. There are few food vendors within the hospital (Quarters, Medical Students’ Hostel, Market/Park). Food quality depends on the vendor. Call food availability is unpredictable—sometimes consistent for months, then disappears due to disputes between the hospital and ARD.

🎉 Flex & Social Life

Enugu is a beautiful city with great places to chill, flex, and enjoy. Distance from the hospital to fun places might be an issue, and your budget matters.

💰 Salary & Deductions

• Salary: ₦244,500
• ARD Dues: ₦3,100/month

🏨 Call Rooms

Some call rooms are good, some are manageable, others are dilapidated. Renovations are ongoing in some areas.

Dr KelvinDera (UNTH ex-HO 2024)

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