Thinking of doing your housejob at OOUTH Sagamu? Here’s everything you need to know—from accommodation and pay to the work culture and lifestyle.
📍 Location
OOUTH is in Sagamu, Ogun State. It’s easily accessible—just go to any major park in Lagos and you’ll find drivers calling for Sagamu passengers.
🏠 Accommodation
Status: Available, but houses are basic.
Setup: Two house officers per studio apartment. One stays in the room, the other in the sitting area.
Facilities: 2 toilets, 1 kitchen (bare—bring your own gear).
Rent: ₦2,500/month (no caution fee, but you’ll fix damages when leaving).
Power Supply: Fair—about 12 hours daily (6 pm–7 am). Weekends often come with 48 hours straight supply.
Room Allocation: Assigned—you don’t choose your roommate.
📝 Selection Process
Mode: Interview or MCQ exam (O&G, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics).
Difficulty: Basic med school knowledge is enough.
Note: You don’t need connections—confidence and competence will carry you.
💰 Salary & Allowances
Monthly Pay: ₦270,000 – ₦274,000/Month
Accoutrement Allowance: ₦25,000 every 3 months
Festive Bonus: ₦20,000 (Christmas)
Payment Date: Usually the last day of the month (or Friday if it falls on a weekend).
🌆 Lifestyle & Social Life
Sagamu is central and easy to move around.
Plenty of food vendors within/around the hospital.
Chill spots: DoughHouse, Chicken & Co, RikiMart, plus more as you explore.
🏥 Work Environment
Orientation: Limited—mostly HO-to-HO guidance. Occasionally ARD-led sessions.
Duties:
Ward rounds (documentation is crucial).
IV access and all IV drug administration (strictly doctors’ duty).
Post-round mop-ups (typing/writing under supervision).
Culture:
Surgery & Paediatrics can feel tough, but SRs and Regs are approachable.
Consultants are mostly accommodating (resident shortage helps).
Nurses are respectful if you respect boundaries.
Key Tip: Work is calm compared to many centres, but precision is non-negotiable.
🍽 Food Options
Local food vendors are within the hospital.
Several decent restaurants nearby for variety.
⭐ Key Takeaway
OOUTH Sagamu offers a balanced housejob experience:
✅ Steady pay
✅ Basic but available accommodation
✅ Fair workload & calm environment
✅ Supportive culture (though some rotations are tougher)
It’s a great option if you want to learn well, earn decently, and still enjoy your stay in Sagamu.
By Dr. James Oluyemi Sonde (HO at OOUTH)