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

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. The Pharmacy ensures availability of essential drugs and drug information services
  4. Child health care services (routine immunization and growth monitoring only)
  5. Family planning services.
  6. Maternal health services (antenatal care and delivery services)
  7. School health services (treatment of minor illnesses and injuries to the school child)
  8. Laboratory services (basic heamatological, clinical chemistry and microbiological investigations; premarital test, voluntary testing and counseling for HIV/AIDS)
  9. Community health education outreaches within the University.
  10. Inspection of food premises and certification of food vendors operating within the University.
  11. Sanitary inspection of hostels and offices and management of solid waste within the University.
  12. Ambulance services for conveyance of patients, to referral hospitals.
  13. Physiotherapy services
  14. 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

  1. Out-patient
  2. Nursing
  3. Pharmacy
  4. Laboratory
  5. Public Health/ Family Planning/ Immunizations
  6. Medical Records
  7. X-ray
  8. Theatres for general surgeries/ gynaecological and obstetrics
  9. Maternity
  10. Transport
  11. Physiotherapy
  12. VCT for HIV/AIDS and STIs
  13. 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

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

Upcoming Events

DateTopicPresenter
31/3/2022Using Oxygen therapy safelyProf Ibi Erekosima (UK)
14/4/2022Current guidelines in management of Cerebrovascular AccidentDr N.A.Amadi
12/5/2022Acute AbdomenDr Lete Bohr
09/6/2022Episiotomy and Perineal TearsDr Dapa
14/7/2022Pulmonary TB: Diagnosis and Current Management /Extra-pulmonary TBDr Pepple (NYC) /Dr Amadi E.S. (NYC)
11/8/2022Prostate Enlargement – Differentials and ManagementDr David Kue (NYC)
8/9/2022Abnormal Vaginal Discharge – Differentials and ManagementDr Nelyn Okoye
8/9/2022Antimicrobial ResistanceSct. Mrs Iyagba
13/10/2022Genital Warts/Febrile Illness in children: Differentials and ManagementDr Jane Gokana /Dr Odimabo (NYC)
10/11/2022Mental and Social Health in University Students /Current trends in Insulin therapyDr. Maureen Maduagwu/Pharm. Promise Anele
08/12/2022Back Pain /OsteoarthritisDr Charles Ordu /Dr Onyinyechi Ohaka

Staff Data Of Medical Centre

NameRankEmail
Dr NkemJika A. AMADIAg. Directorvangelic@hotmail.com
Dr Maureen MaduagwuMedical Doctormaureen.maduagwu@ust.ed.ng
Dr Annie Iyalla-HarrySenior Medical OfficerNIL
Dr Sotonye Odimabo-ImafidonMedical OfficerNIL
Dr Charles Nkesi OrduMedical Officer Charpelle4@yahoo.co.uk
DR Jane GokanaMedical Officer jenis4real@yahoo.com
Dr Onyinyechi OhakaMedical Officer onyiohaka@gmail.com
Dr Priye OliseMedical Officer diepiriyeolise@gmail.com
Promise Enyi AneleAsst. Chief Pharmacist (Head Of Unit)promiseanele977@gmail.com
Oraibi JamaboPharmacistsoteajaja@gmail.com
Sotonye JajaPharmacistjamaboraibi@gmail.com
Chinda, Samuel EjekwePharmacistchindamycin@gmail.com
Maudlyne Apele IyagbaPrincipal Chief Medical Lab Scientist (Head Of Unit) maudyiyagba@gmail.com
Evelyn Tony-EnwinChief Med Lab Scientist ovestar@yahoo.com
Grace Ivy Douglas-AnuchaMedical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Microbiology)ivy.anucha@gmail.com
Nneka Concilia OnughaMedical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Microbiology)nnekaonugha19@gmail.com
Barivole Baridomene B.Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Haematology)menebarivole@gmail.com
Mpi UreMedical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Haematology) okochaure@gmail.com
Benjamin Peace ChimziMedical Laboratory Scientist 1, (Haematology)peaceokoha@gmail.com
Eyindah, Gloria ChimzinduMedical Laboratory Scientist 1 (Chemical Pathology) gloriaenyindah2@gmail.com
Okenwe- Frank PeaceMedical Laboratory Scientist 1 (Chemical Pathology) ndidi.peace@yahoo.com
Wigwe, Ogechi EuchariaMedical Laboratory Scientist 1 (Chemical Pathology) ogechiwigwe@gmail.com
Blessing Nwikpugi YoboChief Health Officer (Head Of Unit) blessynyobo@gmail.com
Blessing E. Pakaeivi-BrownChief Nursing Officer brown69@gmail.com
Teresa Emeka-AleruchiChief Nursing Officer zerubaaleruchi@gmail.com
Vincent Numgwe S. BonwaChief Nursing Officervinbonwa@gmail.com
Jeradeen OgeriUcheChief Nursing OfficerJeradeenuche@gmail.com
Ernestina OchonmaChief Nursing Officerernestinaochonma@gmail.com
Azubuike EleonuSenior Nursing Officerobiageriazubuikeflorence@gmail.com
Sheila Mark-AkaSenior Nursing Officermarksheilau@gmail.com
Augusta AgharanduSenior Nursing Officeragharandua@gmail.com
Vivian Des-WosuNursing Officer ohakavivian@gmail.com
Vivian UmunagbuNursing OfficerVivianumunagbu@gmail.com
Hope Kingsley AndoyaNursing Officerhopeoroma3@gmail.com
Chimuanya Martha Chizindu - OhakaNursing Officerezirikec@gmail.com
Ozioma NwinyeNursing Officernwinyeozioma12@gmail.com