Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Specialist

Sutherland Global; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 42,000,000 - 66,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland Global is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to lead health initiatives and ensure SG-SST compliance in a fast-paced BPO environment. You will manage health surveillance, medical follow-ups, and return-to-work plans in alignment with HR, facilities, and medical providers.

The role emphasizes preventing illness, reducing health risks, and promoting a healthy, safe workplace by coordinating with EPS, ARL, and external providers, while delivering OHS training and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (nursing, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy).
• Valid Colombian OHS license and SG-SST certification (50-hour course and updates).
• Active RETHUS registration and experience with preventive medicine follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive medicine and occupational health initiatives focused on early detection and employee wellbeing.
• Coordinate health surveillance programs, occupational medical evaluations, and follow-ups.
• Manage medical case follow-up, absenteeism monitoring, and return-to-work plans.
• Implement programs addressing musculoskeletal, ergonomic, cardiovascular, visual, and psychosocial risks.
• Analyze health and absenteeism indicators to identify trends and interventions.
• Support SG-SST implementation, compliance with Colombian regulations and company standards.
• Conduct workplace assessments and support incident investigations and audits.
• Deliver health promotion campaigns and OHS training; support emergency preparedness.

Skills

Occupational Health & Safety

English (B1+)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Company Description:

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Sutherland
Digital Outcomes.

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 ppreventive 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.