The Digital Transformation of Health Lab (DTH-Lab) is a global consortium of partners working to drive implementation of the Lancet and Financial Times Commission on Governing Health Futures 2030’s recommendations for value-based and youth-centred digital transformations of health at global and national levels. In 2021, GHFutures2030 Commission produced a ground-breaking report on the digital transformations of health providing a strong evidence base and set of recommendations for the DTH-Lab to take forward. All areas of the DTH-Lab’s work are a direct result of three years of research, convening and partnership building.
The Lab will bring youth together with policymakers, technology companies and other stakeholders to drive change in three areas: (1) putting young people at the centre of digital f irst health systems; (2) advancing value-based governance of digital transformations in health; and (3) addressing digital determinants of health (DDoH). It will achieve its goals through a multidisciplinary approach that combines cutting edge research, strengthening youth leadership, driving innovations in policy and practice, and shifting public and political agendas.
Offered Benefits
The next cohort of RYC will:
- join a well established network of young leaders dedicated to amplifying the report recommendations and key messages
- provide insights, key concerns and proposed solutions to improve the health and well-being of young people at the regional and local levels
- support in the co-design and co-creation of youth focused research, policy and solutions
- join the leadership and governance mechanism of the DTH-Lab
- advocate for inclusion of youth voices in external governance processes
Stipend
To support the work of the Regional Youth Champion, the DTH-Lab will provide a monthly stipend of 200 USD. in the period of 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. RYC should plan to spend roughly 7 hours a month dedicated to this role. A proposed breakdown of time includes:
- Internal convenings – Monthly RYC meetings, working group meetings (2 hours)
- External convenings/partnership development (2 hours)
- Project work (2 hours)
- Networking, promotion and dissemination of findings (1 hour)
Note: The cohort term is one year with a two month probationary period. An evaluation will be made after the first two months to ensure meaningful engagement and contributions to the work. The DTH-Lab reserves the right to renounce this role from any person who does not uphold the same ethos as the DTH-Lab.
Application Process
Go to Digital Transformation of Health Lab (DTH-Lab) on docs.google.com to apply
Interested applicants are asked to share a current CV/resume and a short expression of interest in becoming a RYC. Please complete this online application form to complete your application.
