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 Dis-Chem Learnership 2022 (Dispensary Support)


About Dis-Chem 

It has been South Africa’s first choice in pharmacies since 1978, with our linked dispensaries, family clinics, wound-care clinics and comprehensive self-medication centres. They are the leading specialist in beauty, healthy food, sport supplements, health and well-being, they offer the widest ranges in these categories and expert advice. 

About The Dis-Chem Learnership 

The programme will equip learners to understand the underlying principles of all of the major areas related to the pharmaceutical environment and dispensing and promotes the notion of quality on the job learning. 

Requirements For The Dis-Chem Learnership

The following are the requirements for the learnership programme:
  • Grade 12: Matric or a Senior Certificate with Mathematics (HG), Life Science and or Physical Science and obtained at least an average of 50%

Job Specification For The Dis-Chem Learnership 

  •     The sale of Schedule 1 medicines or scheduled substances.
  •     Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and Standard Operating Procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist.
  •     Assist with the unpacking and merchandising of stock and cleaning of dispensary and OTC shelves approved by 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 and within the legal requirements in accordance with the South African Pharmaceutical Council.
  •     Ensure accurate picking / packing / labelling and checking of medication and 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 (manage cleanliness and packing organisation of shelves and medicine expiry dates) of Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 medicines or scheduled substances.
  •     Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
  •     Assist with call centre scripts and patient service telephone calls.
  •     Provide information to individuals in order to promote health.
  •     Assist with 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.

Competencies For The Learnership Programme 

  • 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, team player, conflict management, leading by example, accountability, professional conduct, trustworthy and honest.
  • Computer, numerical skills.

Closing Date For The Dis-Chem Learnership 

23 February 2022 

How To Apply

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