HOSPITAL: AMINO-KANO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, KANO STATE (AKTH)

AKTH is one of the best teaching hospitals in Northern Nigeria, ranking top in infrastructure.
It is known for its sophisticated medical equipment and remarkable success in renal transplants.

Exciting developments in the pipeline include:
✅ Interventional radiology
✅ Radiotherapy
✅ More advanced medical facilities

🏥 House Job Experience

AKTH offers an interesting and rewarding house job experience with a good relationship between senior doctors and colleagues.

• Minimal bullying, except in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G), where some reported cases exist.

🏠 Accommodation

• Hospital-provided accommodation costs ₦90k yearly (₦7.5k monthly).
• 2 rooms + 2 toilets + 1 parlor shared between two doctors.
• Good electricity & water supply.
• Newer accommodations (yet to be launched) will feature standard, fully furnished housing with 24/7 electricity (solar-powered) and water supply.

🔒 Security

• Rarely any security issues.
• Each building has 1–2 security personnel at all times.
• Hospital is located in the heart of the city, ensuring better safety.

💼 Workload & Flexibility

• The workload is significant, like in any Nigerian teaching hospital, but manageable compared to some other centers.

💰 Affordability & Cost of Living

• Kano is a major commercial hub and one of the cheapest cities in Nigeria.
• Other Northern states may be even cheaper, but Kano remains very affordable.
• You can save money, though it’s not always easy anywhere in Nigeria.

💵 Salary

• Same MDCN salary as other federal teaching hospitals. (267,000)

🧪 House Officers' Responsibilities

• House officers collect samples & cannulate patients.
• Nurses administer all drugs, except for critical medications like Hydralazine (O&G) and Calcium Gluconate.

DR Halima muhammad Avosuahi ( HO Akth)