Dis-Chem Group, a fast-growing pharmaceutical retail business opens Dis-chem Learnership 2022 programme in Gauteng for Matriculants. If you want to join this opportunity, then you can get more information in this article.
Dis-Chem started their business with one store in Mondeor, at the south of Johannesburg. Now, they have grown to have 200 stores which spread around South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.
This learnership chance they offer is for matriculants who are willing to learn about assisting pharmacists. They will have a Fixed Term position as Dispensary Support while learning things there.
After they can gain SAPC qualification as learner basic assistant then they will get an offer as permanent staff.
Do you think this is what you’re looking for? If yes, keep reading to get more information about how to apply for Dis-chem Learnership 2022.
Programme Description
Programme Title:
Recruiter: Dis-Chem Group
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Salary: Market related salary with benefits
Type: Permanent (for candidates with SAPC qualification)
Duties
The duties for the learners in this Dis-chem Learnership 2022 should be all about learning to be a pharmacist assistant. Furthermore, their jobs in details are as follow:
- The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
- Help with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance. This is according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
- Give assistance with the unpacking and merchandising of stock. Then, do the cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves with approval from the responsible pharmacist.
- Any other duties assigned to them by the Dispensary Manager.
- Learn to accurately interpret scripts and act in a professional and responsible manner. This is within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
- Accurate picking / packing / labeling and checking of medication. Also be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Ensure that all medications are checked for accuracy by a pharmacist and signed by a pharmacist.
- Assist in the control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances. This will also include managing cleanliness and packing organization of shelves and medicine expiry dates.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking reports as requested by the dispensary manager. Then, follow up appointments.
- Take care of call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
- Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
- Assisting in scheme authorization of chronic, HIV and AIDS and oncology medication.
- Report on low – / out of stock levels and stock errors to the dispensary manager.
- Receive dispensary stock in accordance with the SOP set out by the company.
Additionally, as learner in this programme, they will also have benefits as follow:
- Retail FMCG, Dis-Chem front shop experience and a good performance record.
- Drug and family planning and complementary medicine.
- Unisolv, SAP and E-Scripting.
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
Eligibility and Requirements
The minimum requirements that candidates of the Dis-chem Learnership 2022 should have are:
- English and 2nd language – Read, write and speak.
- Time management, deadline driven, dealing with pressure, attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, listening, customer service/focus, problem solving. Also team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
- Computer, numerical skills.
- Valid vaccination certificate.
Moreover, special conditions of employment may apply, such as:
- Proficiency test assessing capability to register with Pharmacy Council
- South African citizen
- MIE, clear criminal and credit
Application
You can apply for the Dis-chem Learnership 2022 on this link. Click Apply on the page and follow the further instructions there.
Closing Date
The opportunity to join this programme will end on 2 June 2022. Only the shortlisted candidates will get notification from them. And hopefully, you are one of them!