I specialize in health and work psychology, particularly in adapting and evaluating evidence-based interventions that promote the well-being of people in resource-constrained settings. I use an implementation science lens in my work to produce research that can easily be translated into practice to change lives and influence policy. Research interests

1. Psychology and Health 
2. Mental health at work 
3. Adaptation of behavioral interventions
4. Qualitative research in Psychology
5. Sports Psychology 
6. HIV/AIDS Research
7. Implementation science 

Membership to Professional Bodies

1. Association of Contextual Behavioral Scientists 
2. Prosocial world 

Teaching

• Undergraduate courses

1. Research methods
2. Industrial relations psychology 
3. Mental health interventions at work
4. Psychology and business
5. Communication skills 

• Graduate Courses

1. Consumer Psychology 

Grants

1. Grant to adapt Acceptance and Commitment Training for the workplace in Uganda. City University of London, 2023. Role: Principal Investigator, Grant amount £3000
2. International Mentored Scientist Award, 2022 by the center for AIDS research, University of California San Francisco. Role: Principal Investigator. Grant amount $30,000
3. Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund-Mak-RIF round three grants, 2021. ‘Challenges of engaging district local governments and implementation partners in health planning’. Role: Principal Investigator. Funded by Government of Uganda. Grant amount $30,000
4. Mak-RIF round one grants, 2018. ‘ACT for nurses in Uganda’. Role; Principal Investigator. Funded by Government of Uganda. Grant amount ($13,000). 

Awards

1. 2023 Diversity Award, Association of Contextual Behavioral Scientists 
2. 2020 Doctoral Scholarship Award: Makerere University Behavioral Social Science Research Project. 
3. 2018 Developing Nations Awardee, Association of Contextual Behavioral Scientists 

Current Projects

1. Evaluating the effectiveness, a mindfulness and acceptance-based program on improving mental health and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adolescents with HIV in Kampala. Funded by Makerere University Behavioral Social Science Research. 
2. Culturally translating Acceptance and Commitment Training for use in Ugandan workplaces. Funded by City, University, London. 

Publications

1. Musanje K, Camlin CS, Kamya MR, Vanderplasschen W, Sinclair DL, Getahun M, Kirabo H, Nangendo J, Kiweewa J, White RG, Kasujja R. Culturally adapting a mindfulness and acceptance-based intervention to support the mental health of adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda. PLOS Global Health. 2023;3(3). DOI 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001605
2. Musanje K, Kamya MR, Kasujja R, Hooper N, Katahoire AR, White RG, Kimera E, Getahun M, Sinclair DL, Ojiambo D, Camlin CS. Acceptability of an adapted mindfulness and acceptance-based intervention to support adolescents with HIV: A qualitative study with Ugandan health care providers. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. 2023; 29:160-168. DOI 10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.07.002
3. Odokonyero RF, Musanje K, Mpirirwe R, Namisi CP. Promoting HIV-Related Behavioral and Social Science Research Training in Africa: A Case of Uganda. Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 2022; 13:1381-1384. DOI 10.2147/AMEP.S387198
4. Baluku MM, Nansubuga F, Kibanja GM, Balikoowa R, Ruto G, Kawooya K, and Musanje K. Associations of Psychological Inflexibility with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder andAdherence to COVID-19 Control Measures among Refugees in Uganda: The Moderating Role of Coping Strategies. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. 2023; 28: 278-288. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.05.002
5. Baluku MM, Nansubuga F, Musanje K, Nantamu S, Otto K. The Role of Mindfulness, Psychological Capital, and Social Capital in the Well-Being of Refugees in Uganda. Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology. 2023: 100148. DOI: 10.1016/j.cresp.2023.100148
6. Baluku MM, Ssebagala S, Mukula HM, and Musanje K. Serially Mediated Effects of Psychological Inflexibility on Quality of Life of Refugees in Uganda During Coronavirus Pandemic. PLOS Global Public Health. 2023:  DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002450
7. Kimera, Emmanuel, Sofie Vindevogel, Didier Reynaert, Kintu Mugenyi Justice, John Rubaihayo, Jessica De Maeyer, Anne-Mie Engelen, Khamisi Musanje, and Johan Bilsen. 2020. “Experiences and Effects of HIV-Related Stigma among Youth Living with HIV/AIDS in Western Uganda: A Photovoice Study.” PLOS ONE 15 (4). 
8. Nansubuga F, Munene J C, Kikooma J F, Musanje K, Nansamba J (2019). Creating an Effective Organizational Learning Culture: Using High Performance Work Systems to strengthen the relationship between Communities of Practice and Knowledge.
9. Baluku, M, Otto, K, Matagi, L, Musanje, K., and Kikooma, J.F. (2019). Entrepreneurial socialization and psychological capital: Cross-cultural and multi-group analyses of impact of mentoring, optimism and selfefficacy on entrepreneurial intentions. Sage Publication.