The FMC Umuahia is the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, a premier tertiary hospital in Abia State, Nigeria. It is a government-owned institution that provides a wide range of healthcare services, including specialized medical care.
The FMC Umuahia is the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, a premier tertiary hospital in Abia State, Nigeria. It is a government-owned institution that provides a wide range of healthcare services, including specialized medical care.
📍 Location: Umuahia, Abia State
Address: Federal Medical Centre, Aba Rd, opposite Guaranty Trust Bank, Umu Obasi, Umuahia 440236, Abia
Accessibility: The hospital is in the center of Umuahia. Keke and buses run frequently through various parts of the city.
Status: Limited
Quarters capacity: HO capacity is 80. One person per room.
Room Features:
Depends on old or new HOQ.
Both are room and parlor, size varies.
Old HOQ comes with a bed frame.
New HOQ comes with fridge, bed frame, mattress, and microwave.
You may have to make changes to the room personally.
Each has a kitchen and bathroom inside the room.
Power supply: Stable. However, water isn’t always available.
🏆 Selection Process
It’s supposed to be by balloting, but the process is unreliable. People can “work it” for you if you’re willing to pay an extra cost.
MDCN Base Salary: ₦267k (same as other mdcn portal centers)
Monthly pay: ₦10,000
Payment date: First week of the month
Other benefits: Call food is available, but portion sizes are questionable.
Centrality: Umuahia is generally slow-paced, but everything you need is available (though with limited options).
Nearby attractions:
Supermarkets 🛍: ShopRite, Kindness, Market Square
Restaurants 🍽: Jovit, Crunchies, Bistros, Barbados Lounge
Other hangout spots 📸: De Latinos
Orientation: Usually unit by unit, from seniors. More of a “learn as you go” kind of situation.
Main Responsibilities:
Checking vitals
HO ward rounds
Updating patients’ notes
Preparing patients for surgery
Setting lines
Passing catheters
Giving IV medications
Maintaining continuation sheets (you’ll understand once you start)
Staff & Colleagues: Generally not toxic. Seniors vary but are accessible.
Admin staff & nurses: Nurses are usually friendly. Some may have attitude issues but eventually give in when you do your job well.
Key tip: Don’t let your Chief look for you. Do your tasks on time. If you have an issue, inform your Chief—don’t make decisions on your own so you always have someone to fall back on.
Inside hospital: Variety of meals from canteens and food vendors.
Outside hospital: Many restaurants available, and Google Maps works well here.
💡 Moral Lesson / Key Takeaway
Do your job when you need to.
Dr. Oluoma (HO at FMC Umuahia)
Occupational Health Physician, Blogger, Docpreneur. Beyond my professional role, I am the founder of Doclumina.org (formerly TheyHaveLeftYouBehind.net), a platform supporting thousands of Nigerian medical graduates with housemanship and career guidance. I am passionate about digital health, workplace wellness, and advancing public health practice through innovation, mentorship, and global collaboration