National Obstetric Fistula Centre Ebonyi (NOFIC) | for housemanship

MBBS ONLY ( PORTAL CENTERS)

Originally established for obstetric fistula care, NOFIC has expanded into a tertiary training facility with all four major departments functional and an ongoing residency program. However, O&G remains the busiest department with the highest case exposure.

🏠 Accommodation

• Free HO quarters (HOQ) 5-minute walk from the hospital.
• Constant water supply and fairly stable electricity.
• Self-contained rooms with a bathroom and kitchen ensuite.
• Furnished with a bedframe, mattress, bedsheets, and two pillows (plans for more furnishings).

🔴 Downside

• Accommodation is outside the hospital premises.
• Other departments have lower case exposure compared to O&G.
• Expect people to repeatedly ask if NOFIC is "just a VVF Centre." 😂

🟢 Upside

• Friendly and supportive environment since this is NOFIC’s first time accepting HOs.
• Hospital management is invested in ensuring a good HO experience.
• Weekend calls are single-day calls (not the usual Friday-Sunday stretch).
• Great exposure to VVF cases and management (ideal for those interested in this specialty).
• Consultants are eager to teach, and the environment is generally relaxed.

💰 Salary

Same as MDCN (₦267,000/month).

🎉 Flex (Leisure & Social Life)

• Abakaliki is a peaceful city with affordable food.
• The International Mall is nearby, along with other fun spots in town.

⚕️ Orderliness & Work Conditions

• Still evolving, as this is the first batch of HOs.
• Excellent maintenance culture:
   
  • Well-kept environment.
  • Supplies restocked promptly.
  • Quick repairs & renovations.
• HOs administer IV medications.
• No need to go to the lab for results or retrieve blood—health attendants handle it.
• No need to collect samples for investigations.

🍛 Food

• Call food is decent.
• 1 meal on weekday calls, 2 meals on weekend calls.

Dr. Mowah N (MBBS NAU 2023) (HO- NOFIC)