Job Opportunities at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Johannesburg North. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
• 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Advantageous:

• Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
• Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra

Job Description:

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the
• Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
• Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare

Competencies:
Essential:

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
• Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
• Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
• Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest
• Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated
• Time management

Advantageous: 

• Bilingual
• Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives
• Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course
• Special conditions of employment: 
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Katu. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
• 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Advantageous:

• Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
• Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra

Job Description:

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the
• Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up
• Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare

Competencies:
Essential:

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care
• Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
• Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
• Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest
• Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated
• Time management

Advantageous: 

• Bilingual
• Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives
• Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course

Special conditions of employment: 

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies require an experienced Gardener for their Head Office in Midrand. Responsible for the general maintenance of the Dis-Chem Head Office to ensure a clean and neat environment.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 1 year of  gardening/cleaning experience
• Sound command of the English language

Job Specification…

• Be responsible for grass cutting, emptying bins, weed control and leaf raking.
• Plant new trees, flowers and various plants when required.
• Ensure maintenance of plant tubs baskets.
• Clear rubbish and litter away from the Warehouse grounds using designated equipment.
• Seed plants and water them when necessary.
• Produce various designs and layouts of garden landscapes.
• Ensure to use gardening equipment and hand tools in the correct and proper manner to avoid injury.
• Identify and use proper equipment and hand tools for each plant and job at hand.
• Ensure all equipment and hand tools are cleaned and stored away according to Dis-Chem policies and procedures.
• Ensure the garden, shed, toilets and bins are always clean and tidy.
• Make sure that all garden equipment is correctly maintained and serviced.
• Undertake the basic servicing and repair of all garden machinery.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations

Competencies

Essential:

• Working Knowledge of Powered Blowers, Brush cutters, Lawn Mowers and Pressure Cleaners.
• The process of finding solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to.
• Communication skills
• Ability to follow relevant procedures.
• Trustworthy and honest
• Self-Management
• Presentable
• Be able to take instructions and follow through
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual

Special conditions of employment:

• Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other function within the department, should the need arise.
• Physical demands include walking and standing, climbing, kneeling, push and pull objects, lift and move objects , repetitive bending.
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Marketing Specialist for their Head Office in Midrand. The main purpose of the role is to coordinate and execute all marketing initiatives (including Digital and Social Media) of Dis-Chem Health, working in close collaboration with the Dis-Chem marketing team, our insurance subsidiary (Kaelo), our insurer (Centriq) and other relevant stakeholders (internal and external). The role will ensure that all parties are aligned on the Marketing Strategies, planning and execution of Successful Marketing Campaigns to drive demand generation to support the growth of the category.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
• Marketing Degree or Equivalent
• Minimum 3 years Marketing experience 

Advantageous:

• Marketing experience in the Insurance Industry

Job description:

Marketing Planning & Execution

• Develop well designed marketing content for Dis-Chem Health advertising campaigns, including but not limited to social media, website and newsletter as required.
• Create and manage project plans and timelines to deliver marketing campaigns on time and escalate any issues that may prevent on-time delivery.
• Conduct effective marketing campaigns to promote brand awareness to consumers for the Dis-Chem Health
• Measure the effectiveness of campaigns and achieve incremental increases in success of marketing campaigns and brand awareness
• Provide project management support for marketing activities including Campaigns, Special Projects Sponsorships and Events Management/Brand launches.
• Develop, document, implement, and manage repeatable and scalable campaign management processes.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Work collaboratively across departments and subsidiary companies to ensure that the advertising and marketing requirements are executed via the correct channels.
• Interact daily with stakeholders following the Dis-Chem’s customer service standards.
• Partner with internal marketing team and agency to launch content campaigns designed to drive and measure leads and increase brand awareness, ensuring adherence to approved Dis-Chem brand guidelines.

Research and Reporting

• Conduct market research to determine ad campaign strategies.
• Keep abreast of the current market trends and developments.
• Report all queries and findings to your Line Manager.

 General Administration

• Assist in the administration and reporting of the marketing campaigns, events, launches and ad hoc campaigns and proposals.
• Update and maintain the marketing database.
• Ensure all tasks are done in accordance with the procedures.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of Marketing Practices and Principles, including digital marketing and social media. 
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Business Acumen 
• Quality Orientation
• Self-management Skills
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Google Analytics experience advantageous

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary 
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account