Last year, Medical Mirror published the first review of the top list of facilities for health workers in Nigeria. This article got a good reception, and we thought it would be ideal to publish a list of the best facilities to work as a healthcare professional.
As healthcare workers, we look after the health of others; it is equally important that we pay attention to our own health. While most would think of health as purely physical, as we know from the WHO definition of health, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity”. Overlooking the ‘mental and social well-being aspect of this definition is quite common, but we know from several studies that these critical aspects can equally affect physical well-being.
The average person spends a third of their life at work; this is a large proportion of one’s life and shouldn’t be spent in a toxic environment. Following an article detailing workplace tyranny at a Nigerian startup, Nigerians went on Twitter to call out various atrocities that they had experienced in the workplace. This makes a review of workplaces very essential.
It is our hope that this list will help health professionals properly review potential workplaces and consider the work culture and other benefits prior to joining them.
In curating the list for the year 2022, Medical Mirror deployed an anonymous survey to health workers allowing them the opportunity to rate their workplaces on certain metrics as detailed in the results below. The Top ten facilities from this list have been listed.
- R-Jolad Hospital – 63.8% on all metrics
Sector: Clinical Medicine (Private)
- Work hours (including time off) – 80%
- Remuneration (including bonuses) – 60%
- Welfare (call rooms/lounges/HR support/bonuses/work lunch) – 60%
- Health Insurance – 80%
- Leadership (plus receptiveness of the management to employee suggestions) – 60%
- Organisational culture (professionalism, co-workers relationships, attitude to work) – 80%
- Job challenges you, allowing you to apply your skills and gain more in your role – 70%
- Commitment to personal development – 60%
- Opportunities for career progression – 60%
R-Jolad is a multi-specialist hospital located in Gbagada, Lagos. You can visit their website here: R-Jolad Hospital
The respondents from R-Jolad Hospital said they are somewhat satisfied with their current job and are very likely to recommend their workplace to a friend or colleague.
- OrthoPlus Dental Specialist – 65% on all metrics
Sector: Clinical Dentistry (Private)
- Work hours – 80%
- Remuneration (including bonuses) – 80%
- Welfare (including call rooms/lounges/HR support/bonuses/work lunch/time-off) – 70%
- Health Insurance – No health Insurance for staff
- Leadership (including receptiveness of the management to employee suggestions) – 70%
- Organisational culture – 80%
- The job challenges you, allowing you apply your skills and gain more in your role – 60%
- Commitment to personal development – 20%
- Opportunities for career progression – 50%
OrthoPlus Dental Specialist is a dental facility that offers a comprehensive range of very high-quality dental services, provided by specialists in different areas of dentistry in a very comfortable and relaxed environment. They are located in Maryland, Lagos. You can find them on Instagram here: OrthoPlusDentists
The respondents from OrthoPlus Dental said they are somewhat satisfied with their current job and are very likely to recommend their workplace to a friend or colleague.
- Marcelle Ruth Cancer Center – 65% on all metrics
Sector: Clinical Medicine (Private)
- Work hours – 60%
- Remuneration (including bonuses) – 90%
- Welfare (including call rooms/lounges/HR support/bonuses/work lunch/time-off) – 40%
- Health Insurance – 100%
- Leadership (plus receptiveness of the management to employee suggestions) – 100%
- Organisational culture (professionalism, co-workers relationships, attitude to work) – 60%
- Job challenges you, allowing you to apply your skills and gain more in your role – 60%
- Commitment to personal development – 80%
- Opportunities for career progression – 100%
Marcelle Ruth is a “one-stop” comprehensive centre offering the highest standards of diagnostic & treatment facilities in Lagos Nigeria. Visit their website here: Marcelle Ruth
The respondents from Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre said they are somewhat satisfied with their current job and are very likely to recommend their workplace to a friend or colleague.
- Havana Specialist Hospital – 70% on all metrics
Sector: Clinical Medicine (Private)
- Work hours – 80%
- Remuneration (including bonuses) – 60%
- Welfare (call rooms/lounges/HR support/bonuses/work lunch/time-off) – 80%
- Health Insurance – 100%
- Leadership (plus receptiveness of the management to employee suggestions) – 20%
- Organisational culture (professionalism, co-workers relationships, attitude to work) – 60%
- Job challenges you, allowing you to apply your skills and gain more in your role – 90%
- Commitment to personal development – 100%
- Opportunities for career progression – 80%
Havana is a multidisciplinary centre for the practice of medicine at the highest professional level with the vision of safely delivering premier and innovative healthcare services while adhering to exemplary standards of quality care and clinical excellence. It is located in Surulere, Lagos. Visit their website here: Havana Specialist
The respondents from Havana Specialist Hospital said they are somewhat satisfied with their current job and are very likely to recommend their workplace to a friend or colleague.
- MartLife Detox Clinic – 72.5% on all metrics
Sector: Clinical Medicine (Private)
- Work hours (including time off) – 60%
- Remuneration (including bonuses) – 100%
- Welfare (call rooms/lounges/HR support/bonuses/work lunch) – 80%
- Health Insurance – 80%
- Leadership (plus receptiveness of the management to employee suggestions) – 70%
- Organisational culture (professionalism, co-workers relationships, attitude to work) – 80%
- Job challenges you, allowing you to apply your skills and gain more in your role – 80%
- Commitment to personal development – 80%
- Opportunities for career progression – 70%
Mart-Life Detox Clinic is Nigeria’s first Modern Myar Medical spa. The clinic is an Anti-aging Spa and Wellness centre and also the first of its kind in Africa. It is located in Maryland, Lagos. You can find them on Instagram here: MartLife Detox Clinic
The respondents from MartLife Detox Clinic said they are somewhat satisfied with their current job and are likely to recommend their workplace to a friend or colleague.
- Catholic Relief Services- 73.8% on all metrics
Sector: Non-Governmental Organization (Religious)
- Work hours(including time off) – 80%
- Remuneration (including bonuses) – 80%
- Welfare (call rooms/lounges/HR support/bonuses/work lunch) – 70%
- Health Insurance – 80%
- Leadership (plus receptiveness of the management to employee suggestions) – 70%
- Organisational culture (professionalism, co-workers relationships, attitude to work) – 60%
- Job challenges you, allowing you to apply your skills and gain more in your role – 80%
- Commitment to personal development – 60%
- Opportunities for career progression – 80%
Catholic Relief Services began working in Nigeria in the 1960s and was active during the 1967 civil war in emergency response. Read more about the organisation here: Catholic Relief Services in Nigeria
The respondents from Catholic Relief Services said they are somewhat satisfied with their current job and are likely to recommend their workplace to a friend or colleague.
- FHI 360 – 75% on all metrics
Sector: Non-Governmental Organization (Private)
- Work hours (including time off) – 80%
- Remuneration (including bonuses) – 100%
- Welfare (call rooms/lounges/HR support/bonuses/work lunch) – 90%
- Health Insurance – 100%
- Leadership (plus receptiveness of the management to employee suggestions) – 80%
- Organisational culture (professionalism, co-workers relationships, attitude to work) – 60%
- Job challenges you, allowing you to apply your skills and gain more in your role – 70%
- Commitment to personal development – 80%
- Opportunities for career progression – 50%
FHI 360‘s work in Nigeria addresses a broad range of human development challenges. In collaboration with international and local partners, we combat HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis; expand access to reproductive health; strengthen health care delivery systems; provide health, water and sanitation and protection support to internally displaced communities; and improve access and quality of education for children. Read more about the organisation here: FHI 360 in Nigeria
The respondents from FHI 360 said they are somewhat satisfied with their current job and are very likely to recommend their workplace to a friend or colleague.
- Foundation for the Scientist – 85% on all metrics
Sector: Research-based Organisation (Private)
- Work hours (including time off) – 80%
- Remuneration (including bonuses) – 80%
- Welfare (call rooms/lounges/HR support/bonuses/work lunch) – 80%
- Health Insurance – 80%
- Leadership (plus receptiveness of the management to employee suggestions) – 80%
- Organisational culture (professionalism, co-workers relationships, attitude to work) – 80%
- Job challenges you, allowing you to apply your skills and gain more in your role – 90%
- Commitment to personal development – 80%
- Opportunities for career progression – 90%
The respondents from FHI 360 said they are somewhat satisfied with their current job and are extremely likely to recommend their workplace to a friend or colleague.
We could not find details for Foundation for the Scientist online. If you work here or are one of those who responded to the survey, please reach out to the Medical Mirror team so that the details can be update and more health workers can find your amazing company. Thanks!
- Xcene Research – 87.1% on all metrics
Sector: Research-based Organization (Private)
- Work hours (including time off) – 80%
- Remuneration (including bonuses) – 85%
- Welfare (call rooms/lounges/HR support/bonuses/work lunch) – 90%
- Health Insurance – 80%
- Leadership (plus receptiveness of the management to employee suggestions) – 85%
- Organisational culture (professionalism, co-workers relationships, attitude to work) – 90%
- Job challenges you, allowing you to apply your skills and gain more in your role – 90%
- Commitment to personal development – 80%
- Opportunities for career progression – 85%
Xcene Research is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing full-service and support to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, as well as academic research institutions across Sub- Saharan Africa. You can visit their website here: Xcene Research
The respondents from Xcene Research said they are extremely satisfied with their current job and are extremely likely to recommend their workplace to a friend or colleague.
- Pharmasymbiosis – 93.8% on all metrics
Sector: Pharmaceutical Marketing (Private)
- Work hours (including time off) – 100%
- Remuneration (including bonuses) – 80%
- Welfare (call rooms/lounges/HR support/bonuses/work lunch) – 80%
- Health Insurance – 100%
- Leadership (plus receptiveness of the management to employee suggestions) – 100%
- Organisational culture (professionalism, co-workers relationships, attitude to work) – 100%
- Job challenges you, allowing you to apply your skills and gain more in your role – 90%
- Commitment to personal development – 80%
- Opportunities for career progression – 100%
The respondents from Pharmasymbiosis said they are extremely satisfied with their current job and are extremely likely to recommend their workplace to a friend or colleague.
Pharmasymbiosis is an experienced African Healthcare and Pharma Services Provider operating across Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), representing multinational and local Pharma principals. Visit their website here: Pharmasymbiosis Nigeria
The respondents were also asked what they believe makes a workplace great, from the viewpoint of an employee. Here are some of the responses:
- Engage employees and ask them for feedback
- Listen and act on what the employees are saying, also involve them when making managerial decisions that could affect them
- Regular Salary reviews and bonuses
- Building a healthy workspace and environment, from top to bottom
- Better organisation
- Child-friendly work environment for working parents
The demographics of the respondents are detailed below:
| Age (in years) | Percentage of respondents |
| Under 30 | 47.17% |
| 31-40 | 32.08% |
| 41-50 | 5.66% |
| 51-60 | 7.55% |
| Over 60 | 7.55% |
| Degree | Percentage of respondents |
| Medical Doctors | 60.38% |
| Dentists | 3.77% |
| Nurses | 7.55% |
| Pharmacists/Pharmacologists | 11.32% |
| Physiotherapists | 7.55% |
| Others | 9.43% |
Editor’s note:
Unlike the 2021 list, no public health facility made it to the top 10 of this 2022 list. Although, some notable ones were included on the full list. They include Federal Medical Centre Ebute Meta and some General Hospitals under Lagos State Health Service Commission. Also, the non-clinical practice facilities scored higher on all metrices, when compared to its clinical practice counterparts on the list. This mirrors the defect and deficiency of our clinical practice, which might be due to different factors. But it also opens us up to the diverse possibilities and opportunities available for healthcare workers beyond clinical practice. Lead contributor: Olakunmi Ogunyemi.
