MBBS AND BDS
GHL Odan is one of the five general hospitals under Health Service Commission (HSC), Lagos that offers housemanship training.
📍 Other HSC hospitals include:
- 🏥 GH Gbagada
- 🏥 GH Alimosho
- 🏥 GH Isolo
- 🏥 GH Ikorodu
🏥 Postings & Rotations
🔹 Medicine & Surgery: GHL Odan
🔹 Obstetrics & Gynecology: Lagos Island Maternity Hospital (LIMH) (🚶♂️Just opposite GHL)
🔹 Pediatrics: Massey Children’s Hospital (🚕 ₦300 transport per day from quarters)
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🏠 Accommodation
Location: Within GHL Odan (Free housing!)
Two housing options:
1st Quarters – 2-Storey Building
- 🏡 6 flats
- 🏠 2 persons share each flat
2nd Quarters – 10-Storey Building
30 apartments & 30 BQs
27 apartments are 1-bedroom flats (Shared by 3 persons)
One person gets the bedroom
Others partition the dining & parlor for privacy
Partitions are sometimes sold by previous occupants (₦30k – ₦60k)
3 apartments are 2-bedroom flats (Located on the 10th floor, shared by 4 persons)
Each has 2 bathrooms & toilets, plus 1 kitchen
BQ Option: 🏠 Single rooms for 1 person each
3 BQs share a small toilet, bathroom & kitchen
🌆 Bonus: The rooftop offers a beautiful view of the Lagos Lagoon & Marina Train Station!
🏢 Located near the tallest building in Nigeria.
✅ Upside
✨ Friendly working environment → Mutual respect among doctors & staff
🏙 Prime Lagos location → In the heart of the city's best spots
💉 Minimal IV drug administration → Only Labetalol & MgSO4 (No blood transfusions)
🖥 Uses EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system
💰 Salary
💵 ₦374,000 monthly (Highest so far!)
🍽 Food Options
🍛 Few shops around
🥘 Shops within the hospital
🍲 Local "mama put" spots
🍽 Eateries with affordable & delicious meals
Final Thoughts
✨ GHL Odan offers one of the highest salaries, free accommodation, and a great location.
🏥 Workload is manageable, and the environment is non-toxic.
✅ Highly recommended for House Officers looking for a solid experience!
Dr. Adelotan Anu (EX-HO @GHL Odan)