Dis-Chem Learnership Programme 2024 Are you passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry? Dis-Chem Pharmacies offers a fantastic opportunity through its Dispensary Support Learnership Programme for 2024/2025. This learnership equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the pharmaceutical environment, including in-depth understanding of dispensing and related processes.

The Dispensary Support Learnership Programme provides learners with a comprehensive learning experience designed to cover the major aspects of the pharmaceutical field. It promotes on-the-job learning while ensuring learners meet the required standards in pharmaceutical dispensing.

The primary goal is to train individuals to complete the basic pharmacist assistant course successfully. The programme also introduces learners to various responsibilities in a pharmacy, ensuring they can contribute effectively to patient care and medication management.

Learners in the Dispensary Support Programme will be involved in numerous key areas, including:

• Assisting with the sale of Schedule 1 medicines and other scheduled substances.
• Supporting call centre operations by helping with scripts and answering patient queries.
• Promoting health by providing important information to customers.
• Handling scheme authorization for chronic, HIV/AIDS, and oncology medications.
• Reporting low or out-of-stock items to the dispensary manager.
• Receiving and merchandising dispensary stock in accordance with the company’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Assisting with unpacking, merchandising, and cleaning dispensary and over-the-counter (OTC) shelves.
• Ensuring accurate medication picking, packing, labelling, and checking under pharmacist supervision.
• Following up with patients on script tracking and future appointments.

To qualify for this exciting opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with a pass in Mathematics (Higher Grade) and either Physical Science or Life Science.
• A minimum average of 50% in Grade 12 results.

Candidates should possess the following skills:

• Proficiency in English and a second language (read, write, speak).
• Strong time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, listening, and customer service skills.
• Problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork, with the ability to lead by example and maintain professional conduct.
• Basic computer and numerical skills.

The Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership provides invaluable exposure to the pharmaceutical industry. Learners will acquire key skills that can be applied to a range of roles in the pharmacy sector, ensuring they are well-prepared for future career opportunities. Moreover, learners will gain hands-on experience and receive support from industry experts throughout the programme.

How to Apply?

If you’re interested in a rewarding career in pharmacy, apply for the Dis-Chem Dispensary Support Learnership Programme 2024/2025 and take the first step towards a successful future.

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