Technical Consultant – FHIR & nphies

IQVIA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare services provider is seeking a Technical Consultant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in FHIR and healthcare interoperability to guide client initiatives. Responsibilities include providing strategic advice, designing system architectures, and collaborating with technical teams. Candidates should have a Bsc. degree in a relevant field, 5 years of experience in Health Tech, and fluency in Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Health Tech industry.
• Proven experience in healthcare IT systems (HIE, HIS, payer-provider platforms).
• Strong understanding of FHIR, HL7, and healthcare interoperability frameworks.
• Experience with solution architecture, system integration, and enterprise platforms.
• Strong background in software development (.NET, Java, backend/frontend technologies).
• Fluency in English; Arabic is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on FHIR standards and healthcare interoperability.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand strategic goals and technical requirements.
• Design and review system architectures that support FHIR-based data exchange.
• Identify opportunities to streamline healthcare operations and support automation.

Skills

FHIR

HL7

Healthcare interoperability

Software development (.NET, Java)

Project management

Client-facing communication

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Education

Bsc. Degree in Software Engineering, MIS or Computer Science

Job description

Role Overview

The Technical Consultant will serve as a strategic advisor and technical expert supporting the client’s initiatives within the nphies ecosystem. This role demands a deep understanding of healthcare interoperability standards, particularly FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources), and the broader Saudi healthcare landscape, including payer-provider systems, financial health services, and digital transformation goals.

The consultant will work closely with cross-functional teams—technical, business, and delivery—to ensure successful implementation, integration, and optimization of healthcare solutions aligned with nphies standards and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Domain Expertise & Advisory

• Provide expert guidance on FHIR standards, HL7 protocols, and healthcare interoperability.
• Advise on best practices for integrating nphies requirements into existing healthcare systems.
• Stay current with regulatory updates and digital health trends in Saudi Arabia.

Client Engagement & Needs Assessment

• Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand strategic goals, operational challenges, and technical requirements.
• Conduct gap analysis and recommend tailored solutions for interoperability, data exchange, and financial workflows.

Solution Architecture & Integration

• Design and review system architectures that support FHIR-based data exchange and nphies compliance.
• Recommend integration strategies for HIS, HIE, payer systems, and provider platforms.

Process Optimization

• Identify opportunities to streamline healthcare operations, reduce costs, and improve data accuracy and accessibility.
• Support automation and digitalization of financial health services.

Technology Enablement

• Recommend tools, platforms, and technologies that support scalable and secure healthcare data management.
• Support adoption of cloud-based solutions, APIs, and microservices architectures.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Business Analysts, Developers, QA, and Delivery teams to ensure functional alignment and successful rollout.
• Participate in solution reviews, testing, and validation of new functionalities.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Act as a trusted SME for nphies-related initiatives, providing insights and training to internal and client teams.
• Support documentation, workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bsc. Degree in Software Engineering, MIS or Computer Science.
• 5 years experience in Health Tech industry.
• Proven experience in healthcare IT systems (HIE, HIS, payer-provider platforms).
• Strong understanding of FHIR, HL7, and healthcare interoperability frameworks.
• Experience with solution architecture, system integration, and enterprise platforms.
• Strong background in software development (.NET, Java, backend/frontend technologies).
• Strong project management and delivery oversight capabilities.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder communication skills.
• Solid experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and documentation.
• Familiarity with nphies platform, standards, and operational models is a significant advantage.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is mandatory.

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