Nuran Idris (Adris) Mallya
About Nuran Idris (Adris) Mallya
Nuran Idris (Adris) Mallya serves as the Healthcare Manager for Africa at GS1, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in public health logistics and pharmaceutical traceability initiatives across multiple countries.
Work at GS1
Nuran Idris Mallya has served as the Healthcare Manager for Africa at GS1 since 2020. In this role, he operates from both Brussels, Belgium, and Nairobi, Kenya. His responsibilities include engaging with multiple countries on pharmaceutical traceability initiatives, which has allowed him to gain insights into the opportunities and challenges present in the healthcare sector across the continent.
Education and Expertise
Nuran Mallya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French from the University of Dar es Salaam, completed between 2006 and 2009. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Global e-Health from The University of Edinburgh, which he attained from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology and Management from the Institute of Finance Management, studying from 2014 to 2015.
Background
Before joining GS1, Nuran Mallya accumulated extensive experience in public health and logistics. He worked at John Snow, Inc. in various roles, including Public Health Logistics Advisor and Business Analyst, from 2010 to 2016. He also served as a Client Account Manager at the Partnership for Supply Chain Management in 2016. His career has focused on translating global health visions into local contexts, particularly in low-income settings.
Achievements
Nuran Mallya has over five years of experience in supporting the strategic direction of donor organizations. His work has involved designing, implementing, and supporting information systems tailored for low-income environments. He possesses strong communication and training skills, which facilitate effective collaboration with teams and vendors, enhancing project outcomes in the healthcare sector.