If you are thinking of working in the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina (FTHK), or are just interested to know how much FTHK pays their staff, this is a guide for you. We shall be looking into the salary range and discussing the payment structure, allowances and other benefits for several job roles in Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina.
This guide focuses on the salary ranges for doctors, nurses, medical laboratory scientists, pharmacists, and FTHK administrative personnel. This will go a long way in assisting you in making a more informed career decision in the Nigerian public health system.
Overview of the Nigerian Public Health Salary Structure.
The Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina, like other federal government health institutions in Nigeria is expected to follow set salary ranges and scales. The salary frameworks are designed to ensure there is consistency and fairness in the salary payments for health sector employees in Nigeria.
The key two are called the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS ) which is for medical and dental officers, and the other is the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS ) which applies to all other health professions.
In addition to the salary, these frameworks come with a range of allowances which help to increase the salary significantly.
Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina Salary for Doctors (CONMESS)
The rate of pay for medical officers is guided by the CONMESS scale. This is the pay scale for doctors, from house officers to senior consultants,
House Officers Salaries at FTHK
Housemanship is the compulsory one-year internship for newly graduated medical doctors. At FTHK, a house officer earns a gross salary of about N170,000 to N200,000 monthly.
This is a total of the base salary, other allowance and benefits can increase the gross salaries.
Medical Officers/ Registrars Salaries at FTHK
Doctors are employed as a medical officer after housemanship, and after they complete the one year national youth service (NYSC). Those in specialist training are referred to as registrars. Their gross salary is in the range of N250,000 to N400,000 monthly.
Senior Registrars and Consultants Salaries at FTHK
Senior registrars earn as they are at a later stage in their specialist training. Their gross salary is from N400,000 to N600,000/month.
Consultants are senior to everyone in their clinical practice and their gross salary is from N650,000 to over N900,000, depending on how old they are in the system.
Salary Structure for Other Health Professionals (CONHESS).
CONHESS is the salary scale for other healthcare healthcare professionals. Other healthcare workers include nurses, medical laboratory scientists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and administrative staff.
Nursing Staff Salary
Nurses are a vital part of the hospital’s workforce. A newly employed Nurse Officer (Graduate) typically starts on CONHESS 7 or 8.
- Entry-Level Nurse (Graduate): The starting monthly salary is around ₦120,000 to ₦160,000.
- Senior Nursing Officers: With experience and promotions, nurses can earn between ₦180,000 and ₦300,000 per month.
- Chief Nursing Officers: Those in leadership roles can earn upwards of ₦350,000 monthly.
Medical Laboratory Scientists’ Salary at FTHK
Medical Laboratory Scientists play a crucial role in diagnostics. Interns in this field usually earn between ₦90,000 and ₦120,000.
After internship and NYSC, a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist can expect a starting salary of ₦130,000 to ₦170,000 per month.
Senior scientists and directors can earn significantly more, often over ₦300,000.
Pharmacists’ Salary
Pharmacists at FTHK also follow the CONHESS scale.
- Intern Pharmacists: Their monthly pay is typically between ₦100,000 and ₦130,000.
- Staff Pharmacists: Post-internship, pharmacists can earn from ₦150,000 to ₦220,000 monthly.
- Senior and Chief Pharmacists: With progression, their salaries can increase to between ₦250,000 and ₦400,000 per month.
Administrative and Support Staff
Administrative officers, accountants, and other support staff are also compensated based on the CONHESS or the general public service salary scale.
An entry-level administrative officer might earn between ₦70,000 and ₦100,000, with earnings increasing with promotion and experience.
Allowances and Benefits at FTH Katsina
A Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina employee’s salary does not only mean the basic pay, other factors influence the salary final value, it tries to address the peculiarities of the healthcare profession.
- Hazard Allowance: This is one of the most important components and is paid to employees because of the dangerous health risks they may be exposed to.
- Call Duty/Shift Allowance: This is paid to medical professionals for serving during off-duty periods such as nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Specialist Allowance: This is awarded to doctors who specialize and earn the rank of Consultant.
- Rural Posting Allowance: This is awarded if the hospital has rural outreach posting.
- Uniform Allowance: Awarded to staff such as nurses who are required to wear specific uniforms during their duties.
Along with the salary, employees also participate in the public service pension scheme and access the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Employees have access to training and other developmental opportunities organized by the hospital or the government.
Conclusion: Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina (FTHK) Salary Structure
Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina has a competitive salary and employee benefits (that are also available in other hospitals in the Nigerian public healthcare system).
Although the CONMESS and CONHESS systems are the fundamental basis for determining pay, the specific payment is further subject to a number of factors including the profession, type, and level of qualifications, seniority, and individual negotiation.