Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti | for housemanship

Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) is a major public healthcare provider and training institution located in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, Nigeria

📍 Location:
Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) is located along the main road in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, making it easy to access by both cabs and bikes.

🏠 Accommodation

• Status: Available

• Capacity: Flats accommodate 3–4 house officers. Each person eventually gets their own room. Shared kitchen and restroom.

• Room Features:

  • Varying room sizes, enough for one person

  • Bed, mattress, pillow provided

  • Wardrobe, table, and chair available

  • Shared fridge in each flat

• Kitchen: Cabinets provided, hotplates allowed.

• Power Supply: Stable 24/7 electricity.

• Caution Fee: None.

• Roommate System: No roommates long-term, though you might share initially if rooms are not immediately available.

🏆 Selection Process

• Application + interview.

• Insider help may or may not be needed, but not compulsory.

💰 Salary & Allowances

• Monthly Pay: ₦290,000

• Payment Date: 25th–29th every month (no delays).

• Other Benefits: Call food is available.

🌆 Flex & Lifestyle

• Centrality: Hospital is in the main city, right by the roadside. Movement within town is easy with bikes and cabs.

• Nearby Attractions:

  • 🛍 Supermarkets: Close to the hospital

  • 🍽 Restaurants: Multiple options available

  • 🎬 Cinemas: None

  • 🌳 Parks: None

  • 📸 Hangout spots: Lounges available nearby

🏥 Work Environment & Orderliness

• Orientation: Brief orientation at the start of each posting.

• Ward Rounds: Daily on weekdays; weekends for some units like Internal Medicine.

• House Officer Responsibilities:

  • Setting IV lines

  • Conducting ward rounds

  • Post-round documentation

  • Nurses give IV medications, except certain ones (Calcium gluconate, Aminophylline, Magnesium Sulphate, Phenytoin).

• Post-Rounds: Done by HOs, though registrars may assist if you maintain a good relationship with them.

• Staff & Colleagues:

  • Seniors: Supportive and non-toxic

  • Nurses/Admin: Generally warm and approachable

🍽 Food Options

• Inside hospital:

  • Functional canteens with decent food

  • Snack kiosks available

• Outside hospital:

  • Nearby eateries available for variety

💡 Moral Lesson / Key Takeaway

Be diligent and proactive. Maximize your time at EKSUTH to gain as much hands-on experience as possible, while also building solid professional and personal relationships.

Application Procedure
Physical application form + documents like provisional license, statement of result, primary school certificate. Someone can also submit all these for you.

Dr. Titilayo (HO at EKSUTH)