Faculty of Health Science and Technology

The department of Medicine is one of the pioneer departments created with the inception of the university of Jos/Jos University Teaching Hospital. it is one of the second generation public hospital created by the federal government of Nigeria. It was primarily created for the training of medical students of the University of Jos and the Jos University Teaching Hospital provision of tertiary health care to the general population of Jos and its environs. It is also endowed with house officers training and training of postgraduate fellowship training in the field of medicine. It has since produced Doctors and specialist in various sub-specialties of medicine that are practicing in various health institutions both within the country and the Diaspora.

The department is also engaged with general public lectures and research in both local and international studies in the field of medicine. It has attracted grants from various organizations within and outside the country. It also collaborates with international bodies in the control of AIDS, tuberculosis and other deathly epidemics.

Now part of Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Jos. The current Head of Department is Dr. C.M. Chundusu.

The Department trains clinical medical students at the 400, 500 and 600 Levels through Introduction to Clinical Medicine, Medicine I, Medicine II and Medicine III postings; which involve lectures, tutorials, bedside teachings, teaching in the medical clinics, emergency teachings in the accident and emergency during calls, practical sessions on some medical procedures, and end of posting assessments.

Specialized clinical services/treatments are in the field of;

1. Immunology/infections disease care

2. Gastroenterology

3. Pulmonology

4. Cardiology

5. Nephrology

6. Endocrinology

7. Neurology

8. Dermatology

9. Rheumatology

10. Acute /emergency medicine

The department has currently accreditations by various bodies including;

1. Nigerian university commission for the training of medical students.

2. Medical and dental council of Nigeria for the training of House officers.

3. National postgraduate medical college of Nigeria for the training of resident doctors

4. West African college of physician for the training of resident doctors.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide effective and efficient health services, training medical students/doctors and researches that meet the needs of the people

VISION STATEMENT

Excellent providers of tertiary health care, training and researches that enhances the quality of life of people

Contact Information

Department Head Name: Dr. Caleb Musa Chundusu

Contact Email: calebchundusu@yahoo.com, chundusuc@unijos.edu.ng chundusu@juth.gov.ng

Contact Phone: 0803 703 2797

Medical Laboratory Science

Medical laboratory scientists collect samples and perform lab tests, calibrate and maintain equipment, and perform statistical analysis.

Nursing Science

Medicine

Research Outlook

The academic staff in the Department are engaged with many researches funded by National and international agencies such as TETFUND, United States National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) etc.

Future Plans

The Department plans to commence the following programmes as soon as possible:

a. Masters of Infectious Diseases

b. Masters of HIV Medicine

Research and Publications:

A number of researches are ongoing in the department.

Details to be forwarded later

Student resources

The student affairs office plays a vital role in the activities of students generally. The various medical students associations be it religious regional state and tribal are also there to cater for students need.

National, state and organizational bodies are also available to give scholarships to students. There are (MOU) memorandum of understandings to both national and international university campuses for program exchange being pursuit.

1. Facilities

Apart from the various facilities jointly utilized by both JUTH and the university other facilities are

i. MITU

ii. Research laboratories

iii. Foreign aids like the APiN center

Academic Staff

S/NO.	FULL NAME	DESIGNATION	UNIT/ AREA	RESPONSIBILITY
1.	Christiana Onawafe Ukoli	Professor	Pulmonology
2	Basil Nwaneri Okeahialam	Professor	Cardiology
3	Fabian Homsuk Peupet	Professor	Endocrinology
4	Solomon Sulei Danbauchi	Professor	Cardiology
5	Oche Ochai Agbaji	Professor	Nephrology
6	Caleb Musa Chundusu	Reader	Cardiology	HOD
7	Simji Samuel Gomerep	Reader	Infectious Disease	600 Level Coordinator
8	Jemimah Ombili Edah	Snr. Lecturer	Endocrinology	Time-Table Officer
9	Godwin Osawaru Osaigbovo	Snr Lecturer	Neurology	PG Coordinator
10	Dr Uhunmwangho Courage Ukponmnan	Snr Lecturer	Rheumatology	300 Level Coordinator
11	Amusa Ganiyu Adeniyi	Snr Lecturer	Cardiology	Exam Officer
12	Mary John Duguru	Snr Lecturer	Gastroenterology	500 Level Coordinator
13	David Paul Nyam	Snr Lecturer	Gastroenterology	400 Level Coordinator

Non Academic Staff

S/NO.	FULL NAME	DESIGNATION	AREA	RESPONSIBILITY
1.	Anaele Priscilla Ego	Princ. Conf. Sec	Secretarial/Admin	Secretary
2	Abachikson Bulus Almagni	Lab. Supervisor	Laboratory	Technologist
3	Joshua Esther Amugan	Asst. Technician	Laboratory	Technologist
4	Ibrahim Ishaya Danjuma	Asst. Executive Officer	Admin	Administration
5	Nanret Ruth Kefas	Office Asst.	Admin	Administration