Medical Centre

Introduction

Rivers State University Health Services Department

The Health Services Department of Rivers State University Port Harcourt is primarily established to provide medical services to staff, their family members and students of the University. We also cater for the medical needs of pupils of the University Staff School and students of the International Secondary school in the University.

In the past couple of years, the department has also extended her services to non-staff / non-students who patronize our facility for a fee. The University Medical Centre is a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) accredited primary health care provider.

Rivers State University Health Services Department

Objectives Of The Department

OUR VISION:

To become a unique comprehensive health centre providing the full complement of primary healthcare services (promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services) to staff, students and others within its catchment area in accordance with international best practices.

OUR MISSION:

The provision of client oriented, provider efficient health care services to enable the maintenance of the highest level of health for staff and students in order to guarantee quality education in the University.

Infrastructures

The department is housed in a multi-million naira imposing hospital complex having all the units enumerated above. This structure built by the Rivers State government has state-of-the-art facilities and has been the University Medical Centre since 2015. This facility is fitted with central AC units and elevators, state of the art theaters, well-equipped laboratory among others. It is from here that the department carries out all the listed services to the University Community.

Achievements Of The Unit

The department has effectively discharged her responsibilities to the University community in rendering quality healthcare services to staff and students and non-members of the university community who access care in our facility.
Accreditation by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as Primary care health Provider
The Pharmacy Unit is Accredited by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria for the training of Pharmacy Interns.
The Medical Centre is an income generating unit thereby contributing to the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the University.

Our Range OF Services

General medical consultation for the diagnosis and basic management of common illnesses and emergencies within the University on an out-patient and in-patient basis.
Medical certification of fitness for new employees, contract staff, and new students intake as well as those resuming duty or school following chronic debilitating illnesses
The Pharmacy ensures availability of essential drugs and drug information services
Child health care services (routine immunization and growth monitoring only)
Family planning services.
Maternal health services (antenatal care and delivery services)
School health services (treatment of minor illnesses and injuries to the school child)
Laboratory services (basic heamatological, clinical chemistry and microbiological investigations; premarital test, voluntary testing and counseling for HIV/AIDS)
Community health education outreaches within the University.
Inspection of food premises and certification of food vendors operating within the University.
Sanitary inspection of hostels and offices and management of solid waste within the University.
Ambulance services for conveyance of patients, to referral hospitals.
Physiotherapy services
Dental Services

Prospects Of The University Medical Centre

There is a very bright future for the University Medical Centre. Most of what should make this facility great are already in place. However, there is a dare need to employ many more relevant health professionals as the current numbers in all critical sectors is grossly inadequate. For a University Medical Centre that is responsible for the health care of a population of staff and students of more than thirty thousand, there is an urgent need to redress this gross anomaly.

Secondly with better funding, such as plowing back a percentage of the IGR from the Medical centre to the running of the centre, the facility will do far better than it is now. Better funding and engagement of adequate relevant manpower will lead to greater patronage and higher income generation.

Our Service Units

Out-patient
Nursing
Pharmacy
Laboratory
Public Health/ Family Planning/ Immunizations
Medical Records
X-ray
Theatres for general surgeries/ gynaecological and obstetrics
Maternity
Transport
Physiotherapy
VCT for HIV/AIDS and STIs
Drugs/ Substance Abuse Management unit

Dr. Nkemjika Amadi

Profile of the Director

Dr. Nkemjika Amadi is a dedicated medical professional with a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Port Harcourt.

He is currently the Ag. Director of the Health Services Department of the Rivers State University where he is committed to professional excellence, efficient service delivery, and continuous learning in both administrative and health-related fields.

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

CELIA’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
DE-WORLD INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL -WEST AFRICAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (M.B.B.S.) – UNIVERSITY OF JOS
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) – UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

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Staff Data Of Medical Centre

Staffs

Staff of Medical Centre
Name	Role	Rank / designation	Area of expertise	Email
Augusta Agharandu	Senior Nursing Officer	Senior Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Azubuike Eleonu	Senior Nursing Officer	Senior Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Barivole Baridomene B	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Haematology)	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Haematology)	—	[email protected]
Benjamin Peace Chimzi	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Haematology)	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Haematology)	—	[email protected]
Blessing E. Pakaeivi-Brown	Chief Nursing Officer	Chief Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Blessing Nwikpugi Yobo	Chief Health Officer (Head Of Unit)	Chief Health Officer (Head Of Unit)	—	[email protected]
Chimuanya Martha Chizindu - Ohaka	Nursing Officer	Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Chinda, Samuel Ejekwe	Pharmacist	Pharmacist	—	[email protected]
DR Jane Gokana	Medical Officer	Medical Officer	—	[email protected]
Dr Annie Iyalla-Harry	Senior Medical Officer	Senior Medical Officer	—	—
Dr Charles Nkesi Ordu	Medical Officer	Medical Officer	—	[email protected]
Dr Maureen Maduagwu	Medical Doctor	Medical Doctor	—	[email protected]
Dr NkemJika A. AMADI	Ag. Director	Ag. Director	—	[email protected]
Dr Onyinyechi Ohaka	Medical Officer	Medical Officer	—	[email protected]
Dr Priye Olise	Medical Officer	Medical Officer	—	[email protected]
Dr Sotonye Odimabo-Imafidon	Medical Officer	Medical Officer	—	—
Ernestina Ochonma	Chief Nursing Officer	Chief Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Evelyn Tony-Enwin	Chief Med Lab Scientist	Chief Med Lab Scientist	—	[email protected]
Eyindah, Gloria Chimzindu	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 (Chemical Pathology)	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 (Chemical Pathology)	—	[email protected]
Grace Ivy Douglas-Anucha	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Microbiology)	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Microbiology)	—	[email protected]
Hope Kingsley Andoya	Nursing Officer	Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Jeradeen OgeriUche	Chief Nursing Officer	Chief Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Maudlyne Apele Iyagba	Principal Chief Medical Lab Scientist (Head Of Unit)	Principal Chief Medical Lab Scientist (Head Of Unit)	—	[email protected]
Mpi Ure	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Haematology)	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Haematology)	—	[email protected]
Nneka Concilia Onugha	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Microbiology)	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Microbiology)	—	[email protected]
Okenwe- Frank Peace	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 (Chemical Pathology)	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 (Chemical Pathology)	—	[email protected]
Oraibi Jamabo	Pharmacist	Pharmacist	—	[email protected]
Ozioma Nwinye	Nursing Officer	Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Promise Enyi Anele	Asst. Chief Pharmacist (Head Of Unit)	Asst. Chief Pharmacist (Head Of Unit)	—	[email protected]
Sheila Mark-Aka	Senior Nursing Officer	Senior Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Sotonye Jaja	Pharmacist	Pharmacist	—	[email protected]
Teresa Emeka-Aleruchi	Chief Nursing Officer	Chief Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Vincent Numgwe S. Bonwa	Chief Nursing Officer	Chief Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Vivian Des-Wosu	Nursing Officer	Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Vivian Umunagbu	Nursing Officer	Nursing Officer	—	[email protected]
Wigwe, Ogechi Eucharia	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 (Chemical Pathology)	Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 (Chemical Pathology)	—	[email protected]