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

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. Introduction Songhai Health Trust Limited is implementing a hybrid custom–modular Proprietary Software platform to automate vital Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) operations including but not limited to enrollee management, provider management, claims processing, call-centre workflows, and financial integrations. To ensure technical quality assurance, architectural integrity, rigorous vendor oversight, and compliance with NHIA and cybersecurity standards, Songhai Health Trust Limited hereby invites qualified individuals or firms to submit quotations for the role of Independent Technical Adviser (ITA). This RFQ outlines the required qualifications, scope, deliverables, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria for this engagement. The full Terms of Reference (TOR) are appended for detailed scope and expectations and also the general requirement. Scope of Engagement The ITA will provide independent technical oversight and advisory throughout the Proprietary Software lifecycle, including but not limited to:

• Architecture design and validation

• Review of system specifications, API frameworks, data flows, and security models

• Vendor proposal evaluation and scoring

• Assessment of prototypes, modules, system integrations, and testing outputs

• Cybersecurity and regulatory compliance assurance

• Risk identification, analysis, and mitigation advisory

• Regular reporting to Songhai Management and the Finance & General-Purpose Committee

Eligibility & Qualification Requirements Technical Qualifications

• Proven cogent experience in enterprise Proprietary Software platforms, digital health, health-tech, and architecture oversight.

• Proven track record in regulated environments and complex software projects.

• Expertise in microservices, API-driven architectures, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and healthcare IT is highly desirable.

Corporate and Professional Documentation Applicants must submit the following:

• Technical Proposal detailing understanding and methodology.

• CVs of key personnel or Company Profile (for firms).

• Financial Proposal.

• Evidence of a minimum of three similar projects completed.

• Corporate registration/incorporation documents (for firms).

• Two professional references.

• Declarations of non-conflict of interest.

Deliverables Key deliverables include:

• Inception Report describing initial assessment and detailed work plan.

• Architecture Validation Report ensuring design robustness and scalability.

• Vendor Evaluation Reports with scored assessments and recommendations.