FMC Yenagoa is located in Yenagoa, the capital city of Bayelsa state ; the glory of all lands and the Jerusalem of ijaw nation is predominantly occupied by the ijaw ethnic group; a friendly and hospitable group of people.
FMC yenagoa is located in the heart of the town, GRA and is one the highest government Hospital in the state with wonderful aesthetics and good working environment.
It's located in a very safe and secured place surrounded by the police CID, government, and civil defense Corpstate Headquarters.
The Clearance process is a straight forward process which can be completed within 2 days.
The hospital provides accommodation for House officers. The accommodation in the Hospital is a neat, comfortable self Con apartment with a foam,a Table, a ceiling fan.
The water and light sources are very ok, with the hospital generator serving as an alternative source of power whenever the PHCN goes off.
It is a 2- room man room which you are expected to pay #60,000 each (#5000 per month) before allocation on first come first serves Basis.
We have a football pitch and a volleyball court for our sporting activities.
The HOs are part of the Association. The ARD so far has been instrumental in making life comfortable and memorable for HOs in this centre.
The respond fast to issues affecting HOs, taking HOs on excursions/ outings etc. The ARD isalways forth coming for HOs.
The workload is fair, except in Paediatrics and O&G where the work can be demanding and stressful sometimes.
O& G has morning reviews every work day(8am) where you are expected to move stuffs. Internal Medicine is one of the best posting as the Consultant and Regs are too nice, willing to teach and correct you with love.
There are monthly meal tickets for call periods which can be used anytime within the month in the ARD kitchen, hospital or Consultant kitchens.
The city of yenagoa also has a good relaxation centres around for hangouts and enjoyment
Due to the economic situation in the country, things are slightly expensive in yenagoa but still better when compared to other places.
Bayelsa as a state is 70% water and as such some places get flooded during rainy season but the hospital does not get flooded.
The same MDCN salary like otherFederal hospitals (#267,000)
HO duties/work: Collect samples, cannulate patients, summarize case notes Give IV medications, etc perform procedures as much as you willing to perform/ assist under supervision.
FMC yenagoa is a place to be with lots of wonderful people starting from the Hospital mgt, Consultants, Regs and Fellow HOs.
By Dr Franklyn Nwazunku(HO @ FMCY 2024)
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