Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Specialist
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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.
Requirements
Function: Human Resources
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level