Development of a National Interoperability Framework for Health Information Exchange — Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

Original title: Consultancy services to Develop a National Interoperability Framework for Health Information Exchange in Two Member States

Deadline

September 17, 2026

Closing in 7d

Published on September 3, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on September 5, 2026 at 01:01 AM

Key information

Type: Consulting & Studies
Location: Ethiopia
Deadline: September 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM7 days remaining
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Development of a National Interoperability Framework for Health Information Exchange — Africa Centres for... is a consulting & studies procurement opportunity published by Africa Union Commission in Ethiopia on September 3, 2026. Bids are open until September 17, 2026 (7 days left). 1 official document is attached below.

Governance and institutional coordination mechanisms
Standards alignment and implementation guidance
A phased, actionable roadmap for national HIE implementation
SCOPE OF WORK The consultants will provide technical leadership and advisory support to develop national interoperability framework as a foundational component of its Health Information Exchange (HIE). The consultants will conduct a structured review of the current digital health ecosystem, identify interoperability needs and gaps, and design a comprehensive framework aligned with internationally recognised best practices. The scope of work includes: • Defining a layered interoperability model addressing technical, semantic, organisational, and legal dimensions,
Proposing standards-based data exchange approaches aligned with recognised international frameworks,
Developing high-level architecture principles to guide secure system integration,
Providing governance guidance to support institutional coordination and oversight,
Identifying security, privacy, and sustainability considerations,
Developing a phased implementation roadmap suitable for national adoption,
Developing an M&E framework. The consultants will conduct consultations, technical discussions, document reviews, and validation sessions with designated counterparts. The assignment focuses on framework development and strategic planning; it does not include system procurement, software development, or direct implementation activities. Specific institutional stakeholders and documentation to be reviewed will be provided by the Ministry of Health 4. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE | Deliverable | Description | Purpose | Format | Indicative Timeline | Inception Report | Detailed workplan, methodology, stakeholder engagement plan, and information requirements | To establish a clear implementation approach and confirm expectations with Africa CDC and national counterparts | Structured report (Word/PDF) with timeline and milestones | Within 2 weeks of contract start | Situational Analysis and Interoperability Landscape Review | Assessment of current digital health systems, standards usage, data exchange practices, and interoperability gaps | To provide an evidence-based baseline for framework design | Analytical report with diagrams and findings | By end of Month 2 | Draft National Interoperability Framework | Draft framework outlining architecture principles, governance guidance, standards alignment, security considerations, and interoperability layers | To present proposed national framework for technical and stakeholder review | Comprehensive technical framework document | By end of Month 4 | Validation Workshop Materials and Revised Framework | Presentation materials and updated framework incorporating stakeholder input | To ensure national ownership and technical validation | Slide deck plus revised framework document | Month 5 | Final Interoperability Framework and Implementation Roadmap | Finalized framework and phased implementation roadmap with recommendations and executive summary | To provide an actionable, endorsed national interoperability framework | Final report with roadmap and executive summary | End of Month 6 5. METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH EXPECTATIONS The consultants are expected to apply internationally recognized best practices in digital health interoperability, drawing on established guidance and frameworks such as those promoted by global public health and standards organizations (for example WHO digital health guidance, HL7 interoperability standards, ISO principles for information systems, Open HIE architectural approaches, etc). The methodology should be consultative, evidence-based, and iterative, ensuring alignment with national priorities and feasibility within institutional capacities. The approach should demonstrate clear consideration of security, privacy, scalability, governance alignment, and long-term sustainability. The consultants should ensure that recommendations are practical, actionable, and structured for phased implementation. Consultants may exchange information among themselves to explore approaches, tools, strategies that may make their efforts more effective. 6. DURATION AND LEVEL OF EFFORT The assignment will be conducted over a maximum period of six months. The level of effort is expected to be full-time or near full-time engagement as required to complete deliverables within agreed timelines. Specific start and end dates: Upon signing contract. 7. DUTY STATIONS Duty station and modality: In country at the Ministry of Health of the respective countries (Tunisia and Seychelles) 8. REPORTING AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS The consultants will report technically to Director of Surveillance and Disease Intelligence at Africa CDC and the Ministry of Health-designated national counterparts. The consultants will work closely with relevant technical teams and stakeholders identified by the Ministry to ensure that the interoperability framework reflects national priorities and institutional realities. The Consultants should have a strong understanding of the national digital health ecosystem. They will be based in-country and will regularly engage with key stakeholders through meetings and consultations. In addition, regular coordination meetings, technical discussions, and document review sessions will be held with Africa CDC and relevant national stakeholders to ensure alignment and steady progress. Oversight and review mechanisms, including designated focal points, validation procedures, and formal approval processes, will be established at the start of the assignment. These arrangements will define communication channels, feedback timelines, and deliverable endorsement procedures to ensure accountability and quality assurance throughout the consultancy period. Administrative coordination and contractual management will be handled by Africa CDC. 9. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The consultants must possess advanced expertise in digital health interoperability, health information systems architecture, or a closely related field. The consultants should demonstrate substantial experience designing interoperability frameworks, enterprise architectures, or national digital health strategies, preferably at national or multi-country level. The consultant must meet the following requirements: • Advanced university degree in health informatics, information systems, computer science, public health, or related discipline,
Demonstrated experience developing interoperability frameworks or national health information system architectures,
Proven knowledge of global interoperability standards and frameworks,
Proven experience working with ministries, public agencies, or international organizations on comparable assignments. • Strong analytical and technical writing skills,
Fluency in English and French is mandatory for candidates applying to be selected to support Seychelles. Furthermore, fluency in Arabic is required for candidates applying to be selected to support Tunisia,
A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience is required in areas such as digital health interoperability, health information systems architecture, or national digital health strategy development. • Demonstrated knowledge of the preferred country’s health and digital health context, relevant institutions, governance arrangements, and stakeholder landscape, together with proficiency in the country’s applicable working language(s), sufficient to conduct co

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Publication
September 3, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline
September 17, 2026
7 days remaining
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
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Procuring Entity

Name: Africa Union Commission
Country: Ethiopia
Contact person: Michael Opeyemi Olugbile
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