Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) for the Development of Software

About the Role

Songhai Health Trust Limited – HMO is seeking an experienced Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) to support the development of software solutions in the healthcare sector.

Individual Qualifications and Competencies

Technical Expertise

• Proven years of experience in software engineering, enterprise IT systems, cloud architectures, and proprietary software platform development with a focus on healthcare or insurance sectors
• Demonstrated 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, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Knowledge of 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

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