Terms of Reference: Transform Health Youth Council

Background 

Transform Health is building a global movement to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030 through the equitable, ethical, and enabling use of digital technology and data. As part of this mission, we have integrated Young Experts: Tech for Health (YET4H) into our structures as a dedicated youth initiative of Transform Health. Moving forward, we envision providing a dynamic platform for youth-led organisations and youth working in digital health and UHC by equipping them with opportunities to engage in national and global advocacy, influencing digital health initiatives, and driving policy change. Through Transform Health’s six national coalitions in Kenya, Ecuador, Senegal, India, Indonesia, and Mexico, youth partners can contribute to digital health policy development and amplify their voices in key decision-making spaces.

In line with this commitment and informed by the listening sessions conducted among our partners, Transform Health is forming a Youth Council designed to engage and amplify youth voices in decision-making within Transform Health and ensure youth representation. Membership in this six-member Youth Council will compose of young people (18-29 years old) from our six national coalitions in Kenya, Ecuador, Senegal, India, Indonesia, and Mexico. 

 

Goal of the Youth Council

To strengthen youth leadership in digital health advocacy by integrating young voices into Transform Health’s decision-making processes, shaping policies, and driving meaningful contributions to digital health and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Through this platform, youth representatives will influence strategy, contribute to national and global advocacy efforts, and ensure youth perspectives are embedded in Transform Health’s initiatives.

 

Objectives of the Youth Council

  • To increase the knowledge and skills of 6 young people to have greater capacity to champion digital health equity, Health Data Governance and Digital Health Investment by June 2026.
  • To integrate youth voices into the development of Transform Health’s major campaigns or strategy reviews by June 2025 (e.g., Roadmap to 2030, Digital Health Week, National Coalition Strategies, My Data Our Health Campaign etc.).
  • By June 2025, oversee the development of 5 youth products (reports, articles, call to actions) highlighting youth perspectives, activities, and recommendations to influence decision-making in digital health.

 

Responsibilities of Members

This council will act in an advisory capacity for Transform Health youth engagements, Including contributing to resource documents such as the meaningful youth engagement checklist. Members of the Council will dedicate approximately 5 hours a month to Council activities, which include: 

  • Policy engagements
      • Members of the council are expected to actively participate in and contribute to at least one of Transform Health coalition’s working circles or the governing board.
      • Members of the council will co-author and review policy briefs around health data governance, digital health investment, and other relevant policy issues when necessary. 
  • Providing support to the Youth Network in their respective countries and coordinating engagement with other youth networks, communities, and stakeholders to raise awareness about digital health issues in their country. 
      • When possible, council members are expected to represent youth in policy engagement and influencing spaces.
      • Members will also help plan an annual youth community forum and produce communication products.
  • Participating in monthly council meetings to discuss ongoing initiatives, share updates, and plan future activities. These meetings will also be leveraged upon to seek inputs from council members on Transform Health policy work and products as well as to review progress of the YET4H workplan and provide feedback.

 

Benefits 

At the end of this exciting engagement, council members are expected to receive:

  • Greater experience and knowledge about the role of digital transformation of health, and how to drive related, meaningful global policy agendas with tangible results.
  • Testimonials or reference letters outlining key competencies demonstrated through their participation and contribution in the council, at the end of their tenure.
  • A quarterly stipend of CHF 100 per quarter as data reimbursement to facilitate engagements.

 

Structure and Composition

  • Membership: The Youth Council will consist of 6 members aged between 18 and 29 years from Transform Health’s six national coalition countries in Kenya, Ecuador, Senegal, India, Indonesia, and Mexico.
  • Selection Process: Members will be selected through a transparent and inclusive application process, ensuring a mix of skill and experiences. The selection process will prioritise diversity and proven leadership potential as well as demonstrated expertise in key areas such as advocacy, capacity building, and digital health.
  • Duration of Engagement: The duration of engagement for the Youth Council members will be 14 months, starting from May 2025 to June 2026 with possibility of extension?

 

Eligibility Criteria 

  • Age Requirement: Applicants must be 18 to 29 years old at the time of application.
  • Country of Residence: Applicants must reside in one of the six national coalition countries: Kenya, Ecuador, Senegal, India, Indonesia, or Mexico.
  • Organisational Membership: Members of the council must be affiliated with a Youth Network member from one of the six national coalitions in Kenya, Ecuador, Senegal, India, Indonesia, and Mexico. Individuals whose organisations are not currently members must take steps to express interest and sign a Letter of Interest with us to be eligible.
  • Nomination: Secure a nomination letter from a member of the Transform Health National Coalition or a youth organisation within Transform Health’s Youth Network. 
  • Demonstrated experience or strong interest in one or more of the following areas: advocacy (including policy advocacy), communications, capacity building, digital health, youth leadership, or other related fields relevant to youth engagement and empowerment.
  • In recognition of the gender digital divide, we encourage females to apply.

 

Application Process  

  • Secure a nomination from a member of the Transform Health National Coalition or a youth organisation within Transform Health’s Youth Network. The nomination form should highlight the nominee’s experience in advocacy, policy development, communications, capacity building, digital health, youth leadership and other relevant areas. Note that each youth organisation can only nominate one person. National coalitions can nominate more than one young person. 
  • Complete this online application form by June 6, 2025. You will be required to attach your CV and a signed nomination form.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.