CanadaBuys #BC230635

Consulting Services for Ontology and Health Information Standards (HL7 FHIR) in British Columbia

This opportunity seeks a specialized consultant to advance health information standards in British Columbia: - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Citizens' Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Health (HLTH), British Columbia - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Expert consulting services in ontology development, health informatics, and HL7 FHIR - Support for the development, maintenance, and implementation of provincial Health Information Standards (HIS) - Technical and advisory support to address internal capability gaps in ontological modeling, FHIR architecture, and conformance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Consultant must have deep expertise in ontology, health informatics, and HL7 FHIR - Focus on enabling consistent, interoperable, and standards-based health information exchange across the province - Work must align with both provincial and pan-Canadian health information initiatives - Emphasis on strengthening the conceptual and semantic foundations of HIS - Contract duration is approximately 33 months

Description

The Ministry of Health (HLTH) seeks a specialized consultant with expertise in ontology development, health informatics, and HL7 FHIR to support the development, maintenance, and implementation of provincial Health Information Standards (HIS). The role addresses a critical internal capability gap in ontological modeling, FHIR architecture, and conformance to enable consistent, interoperable, and standards-based exchange of health information across British Columbia's health system. The specialist will provide expert technical and advisory services focused on strengthening the conceptual and semantic foundations of HIS, ensuring long-term sustainability, scalability, and alignment with provincial and pan-Canadian initiatives. The contract duration is estimated at 33 months.

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