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:
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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.