Planning your housemanship at FMC Owo? This guide covers accommodation, salary, work environment, food, lifestyle, and practical tips for new HOs to thrive in Ondo State’s leading hospital.
🏥 Hospital Name: Federal Medical Centre, Owo
📍 Location: Off Ikare Junction, opposite Owo High School, Owo, Ondo State
Getting to FMC Owo depends on your starting point:
From Lagos: You can take a direct car to Akure, then transfer to Owo (Ikare Junction), or a direct car to Abuja that drops you at Owo.
From Abuja: Direct cars to Owo are available, dropping passengers at Ikare Junction.
Status: Available
Types & Capacity:
One HO per room.
Two accommodation options: inside the hospital and outside the hospital.
Caution Fee:
Inside: ₦10,000/month (₦120,000 yearly)
Outside: ₦5,000/month (₦60,000 yearly)
Room Features:
Self-contained, moderately spacious, no AC (fan available), with bathroom (shower only, no water heater).
Kitchen: Available.
Furnishing: Bed, pillow; some rooms have table and chair.
Power Supply: Stable inside hospital, fair outside.
Roommate System: Single occupancy.
Selection Process: Assigned by the HO rep, first-come, first-served.
Insider Tip: Avoid working recklessly at night.
Monthly Pay: ₦267,000
Payment Schedule: Can vary; new HOs work for 3 months before the first MDCN payment. Subsequent payments are monthly.
Other Benefits: No feeding or call allowance currently (NARD is negotiating), but call food is provided.
Centrality: Accommodation is close to the hospital (within ~2 km).
Nearby Attractions:
Supermarkets 🛍: Mini supermarket at Ikare Junction, super-mini at Rainbow Junction near the hospital.
Restaurants 🍽: Three eateries outside the hospital and three inside.
Cinemas 🎬 & Parks 🌳: Located in Akure (~30–40 min drive), suitable for weekends.
Hangout Spots 📸: Referenced above; explore in Akure.
Orientation: Fellow HOs provide guidance and explanations; friendly and approachable environment.
Orderliness: Non-toxic work environment with proper supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Ward Rounds 👩⚕: Pre-rounds (IPR) and consultant ward rounds, depending on the department.
IV Access 💉: HO handles IV lines, guided by fellow HOs.
Drug Administration 💊: HO-administered push drugs (IV antibiotics, furosemide, control drugs); infusion meds handled by nurses (except in surgery).
Post-Round Mop-ups: Conducted by HOs.
Staff & Colleagues:
Doctors: Friendly and supportive if willing to learn.
Admin staff: Minimal interaction beyond screening.
Nurses: Mostly friendly, but maintain professional authority; confirm directives with seniors, not nurses.
Key Tip: Be present, proactive, and available while knowing when to take a step back.
Inside Hospital: Three canteens available.
Outside Hospital: Nearby eateries, bike ride ~₦300. Delivery contacts are available among HOs.
Be ready to learn hands-on skills, maintain good relationships with seniors and fellow HOs, and stay professional. Build connections, but know when to step back to avoid mistakes.
And yes… if you find someone attractive and chemistry exists, it’s up to you—but always prioritize your work! 😅
