Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Specialist

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 p reventive 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.