Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.