CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (COOUTH) | for housemanship

Located in Awka, Anambra State, COOUTH is a busy hospital with a heavy workload—especially when few House Officers (HOs) are available.

🏠 Accommodation

• Affordable: ₦5,000/month (no roommate). ₦2,500/month (with a roommate).
• Limited rooms available.

💰 Salary

₦186,000/month (Lower than MDCN standard).

⚕️ Work Conditions

• High workload, HOs administer all IV drugs.
• Great hands-on experience, especially in emergency cases.
• Power supply issues can make the work environment uncomfortable.

🎉 Flex & Environment

• Awka is a small town, but security concerns exist.
• Not much to do socially compared to bigger cities.

🏛️ Administration & Work Culture

• Organized setting.
• Friendly registrars, especially in Paediatrics.

🍛 Food

• Call food is manageable—not bad, but not great.

⚖️ Bottom Line

COOUTH is stressful, but great for skill-building. Low pay, high workload, and power supply issues can be discouraging. However, if you're eager to learn, you’ll gain valuable experience.

Dr. Chinyere (HO @ COOUTH)

Updated by Dr. Cy (02/06/2024)