DELSUTH stands for Delta State University Teaching Hospital, a major healthcare facility located in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. It is associated with the Delta State University (DELSU) in Abraka and is a center for medical education and advanced healthcare
Location
Town: Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area, Delta State.
Address: Otefe Road, off Benin–Warri road.
Accessibility: Parks are available from Sapele, Benin, Warri, and Lagos. DELSUTH is right off the expressway, making it easy to reach.
Accommodation
Status: There’s accommodation for all house officers.
Capacity: About 40 rooms, mostly one person per room (a few rooms house 2 people).
Payment: Accommodation payment (caution fee) is made at the end of housejob.
Room Features: 12 × 12 room with fan, bed, mattress, wardrobe, kitchen, and bathroom water heater.
Power Supply: Generally stable.
Allocation: House officer rep assigns rooms on request.
Selection Process
Fairness: Very fair – interviews are conducted, and almost all applicants are accepted.
Tip: Do well during the interview, and you stand a strong chance.
Salary & Allowances
Monthly Pay: ₦296,000
Payment Date: 24th of every month
Other Benefits: Call food provided.
Flex & Lifestyle
Centrality: Plenty of relaxation spots in Oghara; you can also take short trips to Sapele, Warri, or Benin.
Nearby Attractions: Shoprite Warri, Kairo’s Cinema.
Supermarkets: Many around Oghara.
Restaurants: Numerous options available.
Cinemas: Kairo’s Cinema.
Parks: None very close.
Work Environment & Orderliness
Orientation: Done at the beginning of each posting.
Workload: Generally minimal.
Main Responsibilities:
Ward rounds
Clinics
Setting IV lines
Giving medications (especially in OBGYN & Paediatrics)
Post-round mop-ups with seniors
Staff & Colleagues: Medical staff are very friendly; administrative staff and nurses are supportive.
Key Tip: Availability is key—be physically present, responsive, and proactive.
Food Options
Inside the Hospital: Food sellers are available within the premises.
Outside the Hospital: Around six eateries close by for variety.
Moral Lesson / Key Takeaway
Do all you can to be a good house officer. DELSUTH offers a fair, supportive, and friendly environment—make the most of your year here and you’ll be proud of yourself.
By Dr. Anunu (HO at DELSUTH)