Considering University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) for your house job? Here’s a detailed review of salary, accommodation, working conditions, and key advice from current house officers.
Location: Gwagwalada, Abuja (about 1 hour from central city)
Hospital Type: Tertiary center
Capacity: 520 beds (expandable to 800)
Eligibility: MBBS Only (MDCN Portal Center)
As one of the busiest teaching hospitals in the FCT, UATH serves as both a referral and teaching facility for medical students and house officers. Expect a vibrant environment with multiple training opportunities.
Single Room: ₦10,000/month — includes a wardrobe.
Double-Bedded Room: ₦5,000/month — includes a reading table, chair, bed, ceiling fan, and ensuite bathroom (no wardrobe).
External Housing: Available nearby if hospital rooms are full.
Note: Accommodation priority is given to early intakes. Later batches may have to find housing outside the hospital.
Monthly Salary: ₦267,000 (same as MDCN-approved rate).
Other Benefits: Access to subsidized call meals and functional call rooms.
UATH boasts a supportive administrative system with resident doctors and consultants who enjoy teaching.
Wards are recently renovated, clean, and well-ventilated.
Call rooms have functioning air conditioners and beds.
Workload: Moderate—thanks to the large number of house officers (100+), typically 4–5 per unit.
Training: Excellent exposure, especially for skill-based learning in internal medicine, pediatrics, and surgery.
Best Department: Pediatrics (most preferred).
Supervision: Generally fair; conducive for learning.
Roughly 50 minutes from the city center — accessible but costly to move around (Bolt rides are expensive).
Recommendation: Have your own car if possible.
Few leisure spots nearby, so most social activities are in the city.
Nurses handle most IV drug administrations, except in Pediatrics, where doctors administer certain medications.
Administration is organized and approachable, ensuring a non-toxic work environment.
Tasks are clearly defined, with ample room for professional growth.
Call Meals: Provided via meal tickets redeemable at hospital restaurants (quality varies).
Alternative Options: Excellent food vendors around the hospital and self-catering options for those who prefer to cook.
UATH is one of the best centers in FCT for hands-on medical exposure. Make full use of the opportunities—
you’ll get experience in femoral cannulation, central line placement, and chest tube insertion.
As a top referral hospital, you’ll encounter complex and rare medical cases that strengthen your clinical confidence and portfolio as a future Medical Officer.
Overall Experience Rating: ⭐ 8/10
“Great learning experience with supportive staff and well-structured training.”
— Dr. M.A, House Officer @ UATH
