Choosing where to do your housemanship can shape both your professional confidence and your mental health. Here’s a clear, honest breakdown of house job life at Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) Gombe.
📍Location & Accessibility
Address: Ashaka Road, Gombe State, Nigeria
Accessibility: Easily accessible by road. Transportation within Gombe is generally straightforward, and the hospital is not difficult to locate.
Accommodation
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Status: Limited
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Capacity: Two house officers per apartment
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Apartment layout: One bedroom, parlour, kitchen, and bathroom
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Roommate system: Assigned
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Caution fee: Not clearly defined (confirm on arrival)
Room Features
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Small bathroom
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No functional water heater
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No air conditioning
Kitchen Facilities
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Cupboards
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Refrigerator
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Gas cylinder
Furnishing (per person)
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Bed
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Mattress
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Pillow
Power Supply: Poor and inconsistent
👉 Reality check: Accommodation is basic and functional at best. Many house officers eventually explore off-campus housing if financially feasible.
Selection Process
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Mode: Federal allocation
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Insider tip: Simply apply once the MDCN housemanship portal opens. No special lobbying required.
Salary & Allowances
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Monthly salary: ₦267,000
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Payment pattern: Often delayed; usually paid mid–next month
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Other benefits:
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Feeding/meal tickets when on call
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No structured call allowance
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Flex & Lifestyle
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Environment: Quiet, calm, and not the commercial hub of Gombe
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Good for: Focus, rest, and avoiding unnecessary distractions
Nearby Amenities
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🛍 Supermarkets: Available
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🍽 Restaurants: Available (mostly outside the hospital)
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🎬 Cinemas: Not available
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🌳 Parks: Not available
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📸 Other hangout spots: A few modest options
Work Environment & Clinical Exposure
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Hospital size: Moderate — easy to navigate and learn departmental locations quickly
Orientation
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Minimal structure. You’ll mostly learn by asking senior colleagues and fellow house officers.
Core Responsibilities
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Ward rounds (scheduled weekly)
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IV access — your responsibility
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Drug administration, including:
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Chemotherapy
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Labetalol
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Calcium gluconate
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Magnesium sulphate
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Blood transfusion in pediatrics
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Post-round mop-ups — often done alone
Staff & Work Culture
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Doctors: Generally friendly and supportive
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Administrative staff: Relaxed and approachable
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Nurses: Mixed experience — professionalism varies
Golden Rule:
Be available, but not too available.
Overextending yourself leads to burnout. As long as you do your duties properly, you won’t get into trouble.
Food Options
Within the hospital
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Administrative kitchen
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Staff kitchen
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Canteen
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Roadside food vendors
Outside the hospital
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Restaurants and fast food joints
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Delivery services
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Snack kiosks
Food availability is not a major challenge.
By Dr. Halima Peter HO @ FTH Gombe
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