Hospital Review: Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara

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)