Digital and Innovation Hub
Over the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in access to mobile devices and significant
improvement in information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa
(SSA). During this time, there has also been increasing attention on the application of data science
methodologies and mobile health (mHealth) to address crucial challenges within the continent. Created in
2021, the HRF Digital Technology and Innovation Hub (DITEICH) aims to leverage advances in data
science methodologies and the proliferation of mobile phones in SSA to develop innovative solutions that
address the continent’s most challenging and pressing health needs, including environmental health.
Our areas of interest
- Data science and artificial intelligence (AI)
- Web design and Mobile application
- Cyber security
- Health, healthcare delivery and health information management (including data collection and
management)
- Environmental health and climate change
Management Team
Director: Dr Aminkeng Z. Leke
Engineers
Senior Engineers
- Dr. SOP LIONEL
- Lekunze Stanley Enow
- Nde Lucien
Volunteers
Our volunteers are mainly young graduates who seek to provide voluntary service to the Hub and
intend to fine-tune their skills. Volunteers have full access to all resources of the Hub, participate in
various projects according to their interests, and are mentored by senior engineers. Over time, some
volunteers may eventually join the Hub as permanent staff.
Criteria to become a volunteer
- Have a minimum entry-level skill in our area of interest
- Be ready to voluntarily commit the minimum required amount of time (as shall be
agreed) with no expectation of remuneration. - Be ready to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and our terms of engagement
How to become a volunteer
- Ensure you meet our volunteer criteria above
- Fill out our volunteer request form
- Give us at least 24 hours to determine whether you meet our criteria and your interests
are aligned with ours. - Attend our 30-minute joining meeting and sign the required documents
- Attend the orientation session and join our volunteer community