Biography:
Jacinta Nyadoi is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Community and Disability Studies, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation at Kyambogo University, Uganda. She’s also the department’s examination coordinator and previously she was the ITSCP/Internship Coordinator.
Prior to becoming an assistant lecturer, Jacinta was a graduate fellow under Kyambogo University Graduate Fellowship where she was a teaching assistant for four (4) years in the department. Ms. Jacinta is a human rights professional holding a Master of Arts in Human Rights as well as a social worker with a Bachelor of Social Work and Community Development.
She has an early career professional training as a teacher with over twenty (20) years work experience as a teacher in various schools in Uganda. Her research interests are focused on disability rights, gender issues for women with disabilities, social empowerment for persons with disability, and she has supervised several undergraduate students’ research projects in the given research interest and other related areas.
Ms. Jacinta is an advocate of gender equity and equality and is passionate about girl child education. She spends much of her time providing career guidance and counselling to male and female students in the department and her community. When you need inspiration to live a better and productive lifestyle, Jacinta is available for a chat that will make you appreciate life.
Current Job Title
Assistant Lecturer, 2021-Present
Department
Department of Community and Disability Studies
Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation
Kyambogo University, Uganda
Additional Responsibilities Held
Examination Coordinator, Community and Disability Studies, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation, Kyambogo University, 2024-Present
ITSCP / Internship Coordinator, Department of Community and Disability Studies, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation, Kyambogo University, 2017-2024
Academic Qualifications
Master of Arts in Human Rights, Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi, Uganda, 2018-2020
Bachelor of Social Work and Community Development, Kyambogo University, Uganda, 2012-2015
Diploma in Education Secondary, Kyambogo University, Uganda, 2002-2004
Past Work Experience
Graduate Fellow, Department of Community and Disability Studies, Kyambogo University, Uganda, 2017-2021
Executive Secretary, Kyambogo University Convocation, Uganda, 2015-2017
Teacher, Wellspring School, Bweyogerere, Uganda, 2013-2015
Teacher, Victoria Montessori School, Entebbe, Uganda, 2009-2011
Teacher, Entebbe Education Centre, Entebbe, Uganda, 2007-2008
Teacher, St. Johns Secondary School, Jinja, Uganda, 2005-2006
Research Interests
- Disability Rights
- Gender Issues for Women with Disabilities
- Social Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities
Research Reports Written
Nyadoi, J. (2020). Realization of a Right to Marry and Found a Family: An Assessment of Influences of Socio-Cultural Perceptions on Women with Disabilities in Kampala District. Master’s Degree Dissertation. Supervised by Dr. Esibo Omada, Ph.D.
Nyadoi, J. (2015). Access and Utilization of Family Planning Services by Women: A Case Study of Rubongi Sub-County, Tororo District, Uganda. Bachelor Degree Dissertation. Supervised by Ms. Flora Driwaru
Selected Undergraduate Research Supervised
- Iriama Benjamin, Reg No. 18/U/CSD/7754/PD. Substance Abuse Among Children in Nakapiripirit District: A Case of Nakapiripirit Town Council. Bachelor of Community Development and Social Justice, Kyambogo University. Graduated in 2023
- Mugambajje Jonathan, Reg No. 19/U/CSD/3994/PD. Gender-Based Violence and Female Reproductive Health in Lugazi Municipality, Buikwe District. Bachelor of Community Development and Social Justice, Kyambogo University. Graduated in 2023
- Mukisa Samuel, Reg No. 19/U/CSD/18502/GV. An Assessment of the Increasing Rate of Child Labour Among School Children in Jinja City. Bachelor of Community Development and Social Justice, Kyambogo University. Graduated in 2023
- Adong Harriet Clavice, Reg No. 18/U/CBD/19176/GV. Impact of Domestic Violence on the Livelihood of Women: A Case of Minakulu Sub-County, Oyam District. Bachelor of Community-Based Rehabilitation, Kyambogo University. Graduated in 2022
- Adriko Lawrence, Reg No. 18/U/CSD/7940/PD. The Impact of Alcoholism on the Health Status of Youth in Arua City. Bachelor of Community Development and Social Justice, Kyambogo University. Graduated in 2022
- Akatuha Anitah Patience, Reg No. 19/U/CBD/17127/PD. Access to Education by Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Primary Schools in Mukono Municipality, Mukono District. Bachelor of Community-Based Rehabilitation, Kyambogo University. Graduated in 2022
- Apio Belinda, Reg No. 16/U/15126/CSD/PD. The Realization of Older Person’s Social Rights in Agule Subcounty, Pallisa District. Bachelor of Community Development and Social Justice, Kyambogo University. Graduated in 2022
Membership of Corporate, Social, and Professional Bodies
- Secretary, Board of Directors, Mental Health Initiative, Uganda
- Member, Kyambogo University Convocation, 2015-Present
- Member, Catholic Women’s Guild, Kitagobwa Catholic Church
- Leader, Catholic Women Guild, St. Mugagga Small Christian Community, Kitagobwa Catholic Church