The Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Specialist is responsible for leading occupational health and preventive medicine initiatives while supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST), in compliance with Colombian regulations and company policies.
With a strong focus on employee health, this role manages health surveillance programs, medical case follow-up, medical absenteeism monitoring, and interventions aimed at preventing illness, reducing health-related risks, and supporting employees’ ability to work safely.
The OHS Specialist partners closely with Operations, HR, Facilities, medical providers, EPS, and ARL to address employee health needs and promote a healthy, safe, and productive work environment within a fast-paced Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead preventive medicine and occupational health initiatives focused on early detection, disease prevention, and employee wellbeing.
- Coordinate health surveillance programs (PVE), occupational medical evaluations, and follow-up on medical recommendations.
- Manage medical case follow-up, absenteeism monitoring, medical restrictions, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work plans in coordination with HR, EPS, ARL, and medical providers.
- Implement programs addressing musculoskeletal, ergonomic, cardiovascular, visual, and psychosocial risks.
- Analyze health and absenteeism indicators to identify trends, prioritize interventions, and evaluate program effectiveness.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the SG-SST, ensuring compliance with Colombian regulations and company standards.
- Conduct workplace assessments, support incident investigations and audits, and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
- Deliver health promotion campaigns and OHS training, and support emergency preparedness activities.
Required
- 3+ years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety.
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., Nursing, Physiotherapy, or Occupational Therapy).
- Valid Colombian Occupational Health & Safety license.
- Current SG-SST certification (50-hour course and applicable updates).
- Active RETHUS registration.
- Experience in preventive medicine follow-up, medical case management, and monitoring medical absenteeism.
- B1 High or above English proficiency.
Desirable
- Experience in BPO, Contact Center, Shared Services, or high-volume service environments.
- Handling data analytics tools, such as Power-BI.
- Experience managing programs related to psychosocial risk, absenteeism, ergonomics, and employee wellbeing.
Key Competencies
- Occupational Health & Safety expertise
- Knowledge of Colombian labor and OHS regulations
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Data analysis and KPI management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Project management
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.