Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) for the Development of Software at Songhai Health Trust Limited - HMO

Required Qualifications and Experience

Individual Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) Qualifications and Competencies

Technical Expertise:

• Proven years of cogent experience in software engineering, enterprise IT systems, cloud architectures, and Proprietary Software platform development with a focus on healthcare or insurance sectors.
• Proven expertise in APIs, microservices, DevOps methodologies, modular architectures, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.

Regulatory and Industry Knowledge:

• Deep familiarity with Nigerian healthcare sector regulations, including NHIA, NDPR, NDPA 2023, data protection, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC standards.

Professional Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Superior documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Demonstrated project leadership and advisory skills on large IT projects.

Education and Certifications:

• Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Certifications such as AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, PMP, Agile Scrum Master, CISA, CISSP, and TOGAF strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid professional indemnity insurance coverage.
• Operational independence free from conflicts of interest.

ITA Company Qualifications

• Multidisciplinary teams with a combined experience of 7 years in technical leadership of healthcare Proprietary Software and regulated software projects.
• Proven understanding of regulatory landscapes relevant to Nigerian HMOs, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
• Established governance and project management practices, including risk management and vendor oversight.

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